Harrisburg, Pa: a city at war with itself explains why the City of Harrisburg filed for bankruptcy protection this month. (Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed legislation last Thursday that allows for the takeover of the state’s capital.)

What does this article say to me? The title nearly says it all. There’s a war going on, but it’s not just in Harrisburg.

And it’s invisible.

The war is spiritual and is being waged inside each of us. It’s presenting us with the duality of our natures. We are Light and Dark at the same time, and the war between the two is creating chaos. [Read more →]

It is absolutely true that Jesus was a controversial person.

He not only claimed to receive guidance directly from God. He claimed to speak for God.

He taught peace in a violent time.

He taught his followers to bless their enemies when the norm was for people to hate and fear their oppressors.

He healed the sick. And he taught his disciples to be healers. [Read more →]

The new business concern is how to build business relationships that last. People want their businesses to succeed. They know that big business has lost the trust of consumers. They are looking to “stand out” by projecting an image of business ethics and morality.

BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST

Coming across as an ethical business is something you can’t fake, and people know it. Either you come from a place of integrity or you don’t.

Yet, given today’s business climate and the push to make profits at the expense of quality, customer service, society and the environment, it’s difficult for people in business or going into business to know what kind of moral foundation they need.

To those who desire to build better business relationship and are not afraid to turn to God for guidance, I offer the prayer “I Transform My Business Relationships,” at the bottom of this post. [Read more →]