MYSTICISM – The Varieties of Religious Experience

The Varieties of Religious Experience William James A Study in Human Nature LECTURES XVI AND XVII – MYSTICISM, thoughtsofgod.com, Thoughts of God, David Reese

Mystical conditions may, therefore, render the soul more energetic in the lines which their inspiration favors. But this could be reckoned an advantage only in case the inspiration were a true one. If the inspiration were erroneous, the energy would be all the more mistaken and misbegotten.

Your Own Emotions Have Cut You Off from Us

3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, dbr, mythoughts, thoughtsofgod, thoughts of God

Most, if not all creeds, mark a clear point when a group, large or small, separated into its own group/division. Comparing one creed to the creed before it, on the same branch, we can see what the points of contention were between different believing groups.

God Will Rejoice Over You

Joy, Serving, God, Love, Lord God, Neighbor, Christian, Fellowship, Desire, Jesus, Truth, Rejoice, Salvation, David Reese, Thoughts of God, ThoughtsofGod.com

The idea of Joy in another and God’s joy in us gave me joy today. God has joy in our joy. We have joy in the service of fellowship and to others. There is value and truth in our experiencing joy.

Readings – Books That Have Influenced My Journey

Books that have influenced me, Cloud of Unknowing, Prive Counsel, Varieties of Religious Experience, The Holy Spirit, Power from on High, AB Simpson, William James, Thoughts of God, thoughtsofGod.com, David Reese

Here are a few books which have been influential in my journey. A.B. Simpson (1843 to 1919) was a Presbyterian Minister who promoted a consciousness of global evangelism. He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance The Holy Spirit or Power from on High – Vol 2 by A.B. Simpson This 2 volume set by A.B. […]