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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Cycles and Symbols in the Bible
by Michael Maciel The ancients who wrote the Bible saw science and religion as one and the same thing, and they expressed their knowledge in symbolic language. Unless we understand what the symbols mean and how they were used, we … Continue reading
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It’s Your Call – connecting with God through prayer
by Michael Maciel My wife refuses to wear a Bluetooth device when using her cell phone. She also doesn’t like to hold her phone next to her head, so she wears earbuds instead. When I call her, I can tell right … Continue reading
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How to maintain inner peace in the face of fear…
by Michael Maciel You know, for me personally, I find it easy to be at peace as long as I’m safely ensconced in my safety zones—my work routines, my office, my home—anywhere I feel like I have some control … Continue reading
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Grace on Demand
by Michael Maciel Having mastered some physical skills in my youth, I tend to understand “grace” within the context of training, the way practice leads to “breakthrough,” where we connect with a higher level of proficiency, not because of … Continue reading
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