Monthly Archives: July 2012

In the final analysis— to put it in a nutshell, so to speak —to really live by faith is to trust in and rely on the “I Am” presence which IS Christ-in-you.  But where to begin?  What to do?  As indicated earlier, … Continue reading →

Whatever we may think and whatever the turn of events, the living Christ IS (and remains) the same— yesterday, today, and forever —and is always accessible here and now.  Whosoever will may come and drink of the water of life … Continue reading →

“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light” (Psalm 36:9). “Your Father in heaven . . . makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous … Continue reading →

The limitations of mere belief—of merely giving mental assent to doctrines and dogmas —are clear enough.  Such beliefs can never fully prepare us to face the storms and temptations of life.  They offer a conceptual construct which, if mistaken for … Continue reading →

Although the carnal mind (or egoic mind) rebels at the prospect, we can neither think our way to heaven nor work our way to heaven.  Nor is there any call for us to sacrifice today in our desperate desire for … Continue reading →

When we fail to trust in and rely on the “I Am” presence, which IS the living Christ, we miss out on the Reality of the Way, the Truth, and the Life — we miss this Reality —the eternal Realty which is … Continue reading →

“Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.  If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life … Continue reading →

In contrast to the perfect peace and rest which is characteristic of the “I Am” presence within us, the carnal mind— aka the egoic mind —is constantly lost in thought and in time; scheming and calculating; looking to redeem the … Continue reading →

We saw, then, in our study of Living by Faith, that there will always be diversity of opinions in the body of Christ and it is not given to one member to comprehend the purpose and function of all the others.  … Continue reading →

Over the last few days, we have looked at: Peter’s Doubt Jonah’s Flight The Rock of Faith Saul of Tarsus’ Ignorance Peter’s Vision Our focus has been on the necessity of living faith— i.e. trusting in and relying on the … Continue reading →