Sentences with phrase «for in a spiritual sense»

For in a spiritual sense, place is not something external, to which a slave might come against his will when the overseer uses his scourge.

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I can't say we're persecuted in any real sense in Utah, but on a very subtle level, it is different than it was in California, and there just isn't spiritual time or energy for the debates that there once was; we're focused on evangelism and getting the truth that we - do - agree on out there.

And I believe that eventually we will see all those divisions fall away and truly achieve the unity that Jesus prayed for us to experience in practice and not merely in a spiritual detached sense.

It is the man and the woman to whom the act remains, each time, as fresh and beautiful, as it was the first time, who are able to sustain and perpetuate their first sense of its glory in the midst of the sober or bleak or sordid realities of day to day life, and who can feel, afresh each time, a boundless gratitude for each other and for this blessed source of sweetness and strength — it is they who are the truly «virgin», the truly pure and chaste; and (on the Humanist hypothesis) it is they who are the remnant selected by grace to be the true and spiritual seed of the risen Christ.33

Fasting in the sense of living with a bare minimum of nourishment would be practically inevitable in the wilderness of Judea for one absorbed in solitary spiritual struggle.

Intoxicated by their lust for gold, they ceased to see the people standing in their way; lulled by an overpowering sense of their own Christianity, they drew no boundary between their economic and spiritual exploits; infected with their own technological and military prowess, they couldn't even imagine that they needed a cure.

Ironically, this sense of a downward spiral into pastoral mediocrity has been occurring at a time when laypeople are expressing interest in the spiritual life at a new level, and are searching for ways to connect their yearnings with a way of faithful living.

The principal types of petition are for a sense of God's presence, for spiritual and moral help, for material goods, for changes in external events, for the recovery of health.

with all and full respect; You know that your used name is dear to my heart, for having been a believer in God the Creator of the whole Universe he has all the beautiful names that we know or do not know, I believe that God starched his hand to mankind in love, sending among them his prophets and messengers to warn and guide to righteous, am not told to force belief or religion upon people of any faith or of non faith, am a mere reminder and Warner to my self and whom my want to know and judge their senses life is a spiritual challenge, life is a maze and only if make use of the heavenly codes that could be found in All Scriptures of God that was relaid upon mankind from prophets & messengers from Adam to Noah to Abrahim to Musa to Issa to Muhammed which many obviously seem to Ignore!!

As to the atheist your being at such the advanced stage in spiritual development you are ripe in time for turning the senses inward / thus knowing one's true self I can only repeat your at further state in your spiritual development you believing meditation the next port of call upon your human journey leading to enlightenment.

But I have heard in those gatherings enough expressions of spiritual thirst to sense that for many others the desert and mountain provide wellsprings for both prayer and retreat.

For he can help us to get some spiritual distance on our cultural situation; he can increase our awareness of those aspects of our modern consciousness which cut the heart out of our Christian experience, and so help to free us from them; he can help engender in us a sense of humor about ourselves which comes from taking a less contemporary and more eternal perspective — a perspective in which our love of God, our gratefulness to Christ and our concern for our neighbor will have a chance to grFor he can help us to get some spiritual distance on our cultural situation; he can increase our awareness of those aspects of our modern consciousness which cut the heart out of our Christian experience, and so help to free us from them; he can help engender in us a sense of humor about ourselves which comes from taking a less contemporary and more eternal perspective — a perspective in which our love of God, our gratefulness to Christ and our concern for our neighbor will have a chance to grfor our neighbor will have a chance to grow.

For Underhill the spiritual life was a life «soaked» by a sense of God's reality and claim, where «all we do comes from the centre in which we are anchored in God.»

Woody L. Davis, «Men and the Church: what keeps them out and what brings them in Journal of the Academy for Evangelism; Martin Pable, The quest for the male soul (Notre Dame IN: Ave Maria Press, 1996), writes: «Ian Harris's research on men's spirituality turned up a striking statistic: 86 % of the respondents to his questionnaire said that their spiritual beliefs gave them a sense of mission», pp 96, 9in Journal of the Academy for Evangelism; Martin Pable, The quest for the male soul (Notre Dame IN: Ave Maria Press, 1996), writes: «Ian Harris's research on men's spirituality turned up a striking statistic: 86 % of the respondents to his questionnaire said that their spiritual beliefs gave them a sense of mission», pp 96, 9IN: Ave Maria Press, 1996), writes: «Ian Harris's research on men's spirituality turned up a striking statistic: 86 % of the respondents to his questionnaire said that their spiritual beliefs gave them a sense of mission», pp 96, 97.

Here are three typical answers: «He is as much a necessity to my spiritual existence as the elements of pure air are to my physical system»; «If I were convinced that there is no God, I fear a sense of loneliness would become intolerable»; «As for any repose, or ability to face life and death with composure, any incentive to be perfect in things hidden from outsiders, any exhilaration in living and trying to do my best — I can not conceive it without the idea of God.»

It [the realism] arises from a conviction that there is no mere analogy, but an inward affinity, between the natural order and the spiritual order; or as we might put it in the language of the parables themselves, the Kingdom of God is intrinsically like the process of nature and of the daily life of men... Since nature and supernature are one order, you can take any part of that order and find in it illumination for other parts This sense of the divineness of the natural order is the major premise of all the parables... 132

For Socrates, true love is a matter of ascent (this is the famous scala amoris) from the physical and the individual to the spiritual and universal: the purest form of love is love of the Forms, or of Being itself; love in its highest and best sense is undifferentiated and abstract.

Spiritual growth involves deepening one's sense of «at - homeness» in the universe and increasing one's awareness that «I'm O.K. — You're O.K. — God's O.K.» God is very dead for many people.

I intuitively sense an Immanent, Benevolent Presence in my life; but, of course spiritual experience is a subjective matter dependent on many factors — temperamental tendencies that are genetically predisposed (not determined) and personal experiences, so I am not claiming my experience is any sort of empirical «proof» for the existence of God that should convince others.

Once this cerebral organic «supercomputer» evolves to become too big for the surrounding environment to mediate naturally the control and direction which it needs, we would think it makes perfect sense for God to infuse a free principle of control and direction, the spiritual soul, which is directly in the image of the creative spiritual Mind of God.

The religious institutions which formed such people and continued to claim their loyalty took public responsibility in this sense for granted, The churches preached a gospel which supported responsible lives without needing to draw their members deeply into esoteric spiritual disciplines or arcane theological issues.

In his view, there is indeed no contradiction between Cosmic Confidence and Option for the Poor.62 Both foster inclusion: in a spiritual - religious sense the former, in a political - economic - social sense the latteIn his view, there is indeed no contradiction between Cosmic Confidence and Option for the Poor.62 Both foster inclusion: in a spiritual - religious sense the former, in a political - economic - social sense the lattein a spiritual - religious sense the former, in a political - economic - social sense the lattein a political - economic - social sense the latter.

What is briefly suggested here has to be sure no application to Abraham in case one might think it possible to find out by analogy an appropriate word for Abraham to end with, but it does apply to this extent, that one thereby perceives how necessary it is that Abraham at the last moment must carry himself through, must not silently draw the knife, but must have a word to say, since as the father of faith he has absolute significance in a spiritual sense.

Finally, once we realize that most FWTs do not claim that «God in fact deliberately creates conditions producing suffering in order to stimulate moral and spiritual qualities,» we see that there is no basis for maintaining that the affirmation of a free - will theodicy «could promote callousness» in the sense that it could cause FWTs «to belittle the importance of liberating persons from conditions producing suffering» (ER 19).

The need for a sense of spiritual intimacy includes the need for a sense of «at - homeness» in the universe, and a deeply experienced feeling of what Erik Erikson calls «basic trust.»

For it is one thing to suggest that the life of learning will always be in some sense dependent upon the exercise of spiritual virtues in however attenuated a form, quite another to imagine that the universities will turn to the practice of those spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, that give such virtues meaning and strength.

(These reports of sensorial photism shade off into what are evidently only metaphorical accounts of the sense of new spiritual illumination, as, for instance, in Brainerd's statement: «As I was walking in a thick grove, unspeakable glory seemed to open to the apprehension of my soul.

With biblical «conservatives» he shares reverence for the sense of the given text, the «last» text.8 He is not concerned to draw inferences from the text to its underlying history, to the circumstances of writing, to the spiritual state of the authors, or even to the existential encounter between Jesus and his followers.9 Indeed, Ricoeur, in his own way, takes the New Testament for what it claims to be: «testimony «10 to the transforming power of the Resurrection.

We detect the physical existence of ourselves and the surroundings with our our physical senses, and we have built - in instincts for it; likewise, we detect spiritual existence through our spiritual senses, and we have built - in instincts for it

That is to say, they are not isolated in time but become part of a homogeneous series, bearing witness to the same certitude about the efficacy of spiritual means in improving corrupted social and political situations with their sense of compassion for the universal.

In We Die Before We Live, his book about St. Rose's Home for terminally ill cancer patients, Daniel Berrigan writes: «I am beginning to sense it; you have to be in good form spiritually to work here,» At Cabrini, as at St. Rose's, not everyone is in good spiritual form, but it helps if you arIn We Die Before We Live, his book about St. Rose's Home for terminally ill cancer patients, Daniel Berrigan writes: «I am beginning to sense it; you have to be in good form spiritually to work here,» At Cabrini, as at St. Rose's, not everyone is in good spiritual form, but it helps if you arin good form spiritually to work here,» At Cabrini, as at St. Rose's, not everyone is in good spiritual form, but it helps if you arin good spiritual form, but it helps if you are.

I don't think it's so much about the levites being paid for their service it's about us doing what's right toward Pastors that must feed and tend to the flock of GOD if GOD has called them.JESUS even said in luke 10:7 that the laborers are worthy of their wages.In luke 8 1 - 4 it's says even JESUS HIMSELF recieved financial support from the women who ministered to him with their possessions.Now most people today would say he should have been ashamed of taking money from those poor women but JESUS accepted their support and they was blessed for sowing onto the LORD»S work.1 Corinthains 9:1 - 15 says dint muzzle the ox while it tread out the grain was GOD talking about oxes no he was talking about those who labor in the ministry.Who goes to war at their own expense.Or who goes to war but pay for their clothes, guns, etc.No one because the goverment if that country provide these things because of the soilders service.Who plants a vineyard and don't eat from it.Who tends a flock and don't drink the milk of it.I think it's just spiritual sense to support a pastor that's teaching you the word, casting out devils, laying hands and healing is manifesting in people lived, going to hospitails, prisons, and house calls to pray for the sick and shut in, going to graduations and funnerals, praying and fasting for himself and the flock.I think a person who think a pastor shouldn't be paid for their service either don't know they need to be paid and need to be taught or they are demonic in their thinking and either hate GOD, PASTORS, AND GOD»S PEOPLE.Why do nt you hear people saying anything against the dope dealers, strip clubs, dope houses, liquor stores, etc.It's only when people give into the LORD»S work that evil minded or misinformed people have a problem with it.No sir we don't have to use the old testament to show that we should support out pastors.You don't use the law, love tells me to support the pastor.Under the new testament LOVE is the greatest of all.Love for GOD and man.If GOD asked for 10 percent under the law to support the levites who didn't have all the responsibilities of Pastor today.Church rent, gas for vans of thd church, insurance fir the church and church vehicles, feeding and clothing the poor, light, gas, and water bill, mantience on the church or vehicles, not to mention the Pastor own house, cars, children, insurance, etc.If would be foolish for one to think that a pastor should take care if his house and GODS HOUSE without people supporting the work of the KINGDOM OF GOD.If we love GOD we are going to support HIS KINGDOM and HIS PASTOR.If under the law GOD asked for 10 percent how much should we give under the LOVE COVENANT?Example I love my wife and if I had 300 dollars I would surley give her more that 10 percent which would be 30 dollars because I love her.The law says you must give LOVE says I chose to give because I love GOD and man.Again we don't have to use the law just love and spiritual sense because hate and a carnal senses will not understand.Now I have given you scriptures please do the same when you respond not your opinion.Please respond right away I await your answer.GOD BLESS.

Substantial and speedy achievement is possible for such a community, and the sense of unity in spiritual purpose is thrilling.

Dr. Smith's sermons have three primary themes: spiritual and economic liberation for his own people, helping them develop what some would call black pride, but what he terms «self - esteem, a sense of somebodiness»; the church's mission as the Body of Christ in the world; and reconciliation and relationship — «Relationship is what the gospel is all about for me.»

Over the past couple of years Adiah has come up with her own theology for where babies come from, in a spiritual sense.

than the foundation of such a world association of schools which would then awaken a real sense for a free cultural life and spiritual life in the widest circle of people.»

And thirdly, it produces Dimethyltryptamine, which is a hallucinogen that is naturally released while we dream and is important for meditation and a sense of spiritual self in a developing child.

We believe in the spiritual values which have informed British institutions, her culture and her nation's sense of identity for centuries, underpinned by the belief in a strong nation state.

With the air element associated with this chakra in mind, you can invite in a higher, spiritual understanding of love, and develop a greater sense of compassion for all living beings.

And to feel connected — not to any particular person, just in a general sense — for me it was spiritual; it's not that way for everyone else.

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Francis of Assisi is more of the stale old stuff the Sixties were trying to address: another airless, suffocating costume melodrama (moreover, another»50s spiritual epic) that hits on the highlights of a saint's life with slipshod brevity (and an almost feckless sense of fait accompli), looking for tension in sainted Francis's (Bradford Dillman) relationship with worldly best pal Paolo (Stuart Whitman) while plucky ingénue Dolores Hart is saddled with the lion's share of horrific faux - Biblical dialogue.

From sharing its Paris backdrop to its quirky, light - on - its - feet narration to its protagonist's breezy but sanctimonious matter of manipulating the world, this feels like a spiritual sequel in many senses and those who fawned for Jean - Pierre Jeunet's textured cinescapes and peculiar characters will find much to love here.

A guide to reconciling Buddhist spirituality with the American way of life addresses the challenges of spiritual living in the modern world and offers guidance for bringing a sense of the sacred to everyday experience.

Our Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga class, based on Deepak Chopra's bestselling book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, blends traditional yoga philosophy with western fitness for a practice that will increase your flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health as well as help you experience a deep sense of well - being in all areas of your life.

Bloodborne is a spiritual successor to the Souls series, a franchise that is well known for its punishing mechanics, high risk and reward gameplay, sense of adventure and exploration in dark fantasy settings.

A spiritual and esthetic ideal in its origins, the sublime took on a sense of nation building in nineteenth - century America, of self - making in the time of Jackson Pollock, of ego - tripping for Matthew Barney, and now a kind of ego - undoing in the hands of an upmarket gallery and an inward - looking photographer.

These mantels likewise double as animated portals to an alternate space or reality (think Beetlejuice), setting the stage for a spiritual - like sense of transformation inherent in his practice.

Harb's exceptional gift for utilizing color to evoke a sense of loss and turmoil, as in many examples of previous works such as Invisibility, takes on a profound introspective turn, a personal spiritual meditation on color and form.