In the Scripture for Advent I, it is presumptuous to believe Jesus is talking about a physical return. “This generation shall not pass away until all these things will come.” He was either terribly mistaken or those who think this is a physical return are the ones mistaken. Read more
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Meditations on Year B Advent I Mark 13:24-37 Watch, Keep Awake!
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 17, 2011
Spiritual Intelligence: The 5 C's of Relationships
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Nov 13, 2011
When people come into a marriage they exhibit five C's: (1) good communication, (2) good commitment, (3) good compatibility (4) good cohesion, and (5) they have good communion (intimacy). Read more
Spiritual Intelligence: Overcoming Bullying through Self Esteem
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Nov 01, 2011
Many self esteem programs work with external affirmations. Most professionals would agree it is better for a person to look within rather than outside themselves. The fact is we all have an inner peace. Accessing this inner peace can be taught All dysfunctional behavior is caused by insecurity. Learning to access the inner peace is the key to eliminating all psychological problems dysfunctional behavior Sin and separation from God. Read more
Spiritual Intelleigence: Co-dependency
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Oct 27, 2011
Accessing the presence of God's peace (which is within you) is the key to eliminating all addiction, dependency, codependency, dysfunctional behavior, and all psychological problems. We no longer have to be victims of our past and what happened to us, because we can learn to access God's peace within us. Read more
Spiritual Intelligence: Overview
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Oct 16, 2011
Who couldn't use more Spiritual Intelligence? Check out my book by clicking on the menu item with the same name. Want even more or rather watch a video? I am posting my presentations on Spiritual Intelligence as videos; one for each chapter. The first, "Overview", is now available. Read more
Walking the Virtual Labyrinth
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Sep 12, 2011
For Labyrinth lovers. Want to learn how to crack the Chartres Labyrinth Code so you can walk the labyrinth at any time, in any place, under any conditions and with any space size? Want to walk in with your issues and walk out with new direction? Read more
3D Spirituality
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Aug 08, 2011
The Rev's take on 3D Spirituality Read more
The Rev Returns
Posted by Paul Edwards (The Rev) on Aug 01, 2011
After a long publishing absence, The Rev has returned! His latest vehicle for bringing us insight is now the online video. Read more
9-11 Closure after Bin Laden
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on May 10, 2011
Over 3,000 souls died on September 11th, 2001. The grief not only was for their friends and relatives, but also for this country. There are those who found closure and have moved on in life. There are many others who are still seeking closure from this tragedy. Some have found it in the death of Bin Laden. Many others have not found it even at the news of his death. Some never will find closure. Closure for them is impossible. It is a fairy tale. Read more
Christianity is not Politically Correct
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on May 02, 2011
Christianity may not be considered as being PC (politically correct) and Christians may not know it. At a conference on comparative religions, theologians from all faiths discussed the uniqueness of their faith. They questioned the uniqueness of Christianity's doctrine of the Incarnation and the Resurrection. Other religions have had different versions of gods born in human form and accounts of their return from death. They asked C. S. Lewis what was the uniqueness of Christianity? Lewis responded, "Oh, that's easy. It's grace." Read more
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