If you are having trouble experiencing God’s love, that’s a frustrating thing. I don’t know how many times I used to feel distant from God, or have heard people feeling “spiritually dry”. Good news is, the solution is quite simple. I’ll share what I’ve learned from pursuing and studying the presence of God. What is […]
Are all religions the same? Yes, at their core. That may not seem possible to you at first because their rituals, deities, symbols and beliefs all seem drastically different. And really, they are drastically different – on the surface. But if you look into the deepest parts of their spiritual practices, you’ll find that they […]
“Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only in contradiction to that which is known to us in nature.” St. Augustine Why don’t miracles happen anymore? Do miracles still happen? Are miracles real, and is there scientific evidence for them? Based on the evidence, I believe that miracles are very much real, and […]
Do all religions lead to the same God? Absolutely. Here you’ll find out the philosophical reasons why, and learn how to use that truth to deepen your relationship with God. I come from a Christian background, so I’ll be coming from that perspective. But I will also touch on other religions and traditions in depth. […]
When prayer is done in its purest form, it is the exact same thing as meditation. There are many forms of meditation, and just as many forms of prayer, so that’s where it can be difficult to see how they’re similar. I was raised Christian by a family of pastors, so I’ve had a “relationship […]
As many of you know, I was born into a family of pastors (great grandpa, grandpa, uncles, dad, etc), and was raised in many different types of churches. I learned from an early age how to talk to God, and experience “His” presence. I also learned about the power of healing and faith. I’m still […]
Note: This is a pretty long article. Feel free to bookmark and come back to it! With great humility, I posit that the single greatest need of Christianity today is not only to embrace contemplative spirituality, but also interfaith spirituality. There are several reasons why. Here is what I will go over in this essay: […]
Is Jesus the only way to God? The only way to salvation? To heaven? I’ve been studying answers to these questions for over a decade now! Partially because these questions are endlessly fascinating to me. As you might know by now, I was raised in a family of pastors, then I hit rock bottom when […]
Is the New Testament reliable? Short answer: Yes, in certain areas. But not reliable enough in other areas. Based on my research, the New Testament might be a mostly credible source of information and some historical facts, but is less credible on other facts and theological interpretation. For the types of claims that the Bible […]
“Wow, Jason, the ‘ultimate’ guide?” I know, I know – I’m really swinging for the fences. But I really do think this guide will be a powerful resource for you. Why? Because I’ve failed and learned a lot in my pursuit of truth, wisdom, and happiness. At 23, I hit rock bottom. I got fired […]