God is more than Personal

In the previous post, I mentioned that Jesus emphasized the personal nature of God. In particular, Jesus wants us to view God as our loving Father. Therefore, unlike Eastern religions, which view ultimate reality as impersonal, ultimate reality is deeply personal. But there are elements to the Christian view of God that lead us to … Read more

The Big Difference: Is Ultimate Reality Personal or Impersonal?

World religions can be placed into two basic categories: 1.) ultimate reality is impersonal, 2.) ultimate reality is personal. Eastern Religions Eastern religions view ultimate reality as impersonal. In Hinduism, all is one. This universal oneness is called Brahman—the impersonal, ultimate reality of everything. And Atman (the individual soul) is Brahman. On the other hand, … Read more

What is Real? The Search for Ultimate Reality

Have you ever wondered, “Is that for real?” Maybe a magic trick or an illusion caused you to question what you saw. But have you ever thought of that question on a grand scale? Is anything real? What is ultimate reality? How do we know that everything we experience is not a dream? Philosophers and … Read more

John Wesley’s Last Words

While at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, I came across a quote that caught my attention. On his deathbed, John Wesley (1703-1791) fervently spoke his last words, repeating the same thing twice: “The best of all is God is with us. The best of all is God is with us.”

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