When most people hear the word “chakra,” they think “New Age.” Indeed, the New Age movement has popularized the term, and as such, by and large, most Christians shun the chakras being ungodly or not real. However, God made the human body. If chakras are a natural part of the human body, how can itContinue reading “Chakras: A Fundamental Element of the Human Design”
Author Archives: Austin den Hoed
Faith, Patience, and Correction: They’re All Related
There is quite a discussion in the body of Christ that is centered on faith. We have a lot of “faith healers” out there that say that if you pray over someone in faith that they are healed instantly, then that person will be instantly healed. I’m not here to question the validity of thisContinue reading “Faith, Patience, and Correction: They’re All Related”
Trial by Fire: part 2
Many Christians go through life asking God to spare them from trials and troubles. Most people want their life to be pain free. This is natural, and there is nothing wrong with wanting a smooth, fun filled life. I have found, however, that the greatest joys come after the deepest falls. What most people missContinue reading “Trial by Fire: part 2”
How could God Let This Happen?
Often times, you will hear a skeptic or atheist scoff, and even questioning Christians say, “If God is so good and loving, why does He let bad things happen to good people?” This is a very valid and valuable question. Why does God let bad things happen if He controls everything? You will often hearContinue reading “How could God Let This Happen?”
Trial by Fire: Part 1
This is a common phrase, “trial by fire.” It is generally referred to as something that someone goes through that challenges them to an incredible degree, he grows beyond it, and his life changes for the better because of it. The illustration is often seen as a phoenix rising from the ashes of defeat. WhenContinue reading “Trial by Fire: Part 1”
Overcomer: the Key to your Freedom is through your Greatest Pain.
I have a confession to make to everyone who reads this. There is something in my life that I have been hiding from everyone because of fear. As all of us have, there is something in my past that I am not proud of. This something I have never told very many people. In fact,Continue reading “Overcomer: the Key to your Freedom is through your Greatest Pain.”
Do Rocks Speak?
At face value, you might think, “This is a ridiculous question. Of course rocks can’t talk. I have one in my hand right now, and I don’t hear anything.” However, if you listen really, really closely, you can hear that the song rocks are singing is “The Sound of Silence.” As a matter of fact,Continue reading “Do Rocks Speak?”
What does Personal Development Consist Of?
People often ask, “What is the ONE THING that, if I do that ONE THING, I will have a successful in life? What’s the secret? Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!” I have to answer that as honestly as I can from my experience. There is no single “secret” to success. Success is not aContinue reading “What does Personal Development Consist Of?”
The Path Less Traveled
Sometimes it’s easier to walk the path that everyone takes, because that is the path that is known to be safe. The path may be easier, but what is the reward? Consider this scenario. Let’s say you are walking down a path with a dozen or so of your friends, and you come to aContinue reading “The Path Less Traveled”
Is There Proof for God?
“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” So starts the Bible in Genesis 1:1. The preceding verses give an account of how God did it in six days. Yet, we have many people believe that the modern world is a result of billions of years of evolution. How are we to counteractContinue reading “Is There Proof for God?”
Super Success 