The Lost Art of Peacemaking One of Jesus’ most famous sermons contained the following: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” What was Jesus getting at with that statement? Did he mean that we should avoid conflict, or walk on eggshells so no one gets upset? Or maybe …
I started to think a few days ago about the fact that we are all Divine Beings hiding and living beneath our outer body structure. From there I wondered, so if that was true, why were we, as humans, not entirely balanced in our day-to-day choices. Why do we seek other …
This is a question that I often ask myself and maybe you are asking yourself too. The world is in turmoil, and many do not know how to act in a loving and nurturing manner towards each other. Our lives are constantly being bombarded with news sound bites that are meant to get …
August is a time for the Four R’s – Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Reflection. With that in mind, I decided to take a vacation this month, so I have not written a blog. Instead, I read something very interesting that came from my Sunday newspaper the “Tennessean,” in which, Rev. Dr. Clay Stauffer, …
Forgiveness and letting go of the hurt one experiences, can be real struggle for all of us in our lives. Do you know anyone who constantly expresses a negative attitude or makes negative statements about how much they were hurt by a person from their past? How about seeing the hostility in someone’s eyes or …
With the beginning of summer, All Faiths Seminary has ordained additional Interfaith Ministers to go forth into the world to become disciples in their faith and spread the Word of God through their discipleship. What does that mean? Well, according to the “Merriam-Webster Dictionary,” the true meaning of Discipleship is one who accepts …
The month of June is a special month in the life of All Faith Seminary International. AFSI staff is busy preparing for graduation and ordination of their students; and, the excitement of our students have risen to a crescendo and intensity that feels palpable to everyone they meet. Yes, June is the …
I have made many friends since moving to Tennessee and most of them are of different backgrounds, cultures and religious affiliations. Sometimes, because of my many years with All Faiths Seminary International, I can sense the awkwardness of someone whose belief system is not shared with mine and others. When …
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta His Holiness,The Dalai Lama What Is The True Meaning of Life? Recently, I began to contemplate on what I could do to make things better for other people in my life. Could I make a meal for those that were hungry or maybe help with an …
The Dean and our Advisors are working diligently to introduce strong spiritual concepts to our students in the hopes that it will bring a different awareness and perspective to their individual situations in life. We’re halfway through the school year and many questions are arising from our students as to what they can do …