In Search of a Greater God, Part I.

Given the range of life experiences most adults go through, it is impossible for them to long cherish the images of God they developed at the Sunday School level, and which usually have remained static – unless they are prepared to deny what life’s experiences has taught them.

It is normal that we should outgrow our childish ideas of God, just as we evolve and outgrow every other idea we formed in childhood. This process is regarded as perfectly desirable in every area of life apparently except the area of religion. Somehow abandoning the naïve and sentimental God images of Sunday School tends to be frowned upon and regarded as somehow dangerous. The result is, many people feel the God they are "forced" to accept through religious peer pressure is far too small to do justice to the belief that ‘he’ is the one who produced the cosmos and is responsible for the whole mystery of life and death.

Most people’s image of God owes a lot to how they regarded their parents when they were growing up. This is all natural and well and good, provided the notions mature as we grow older. When Jesus advised us to become like ‘little children’ he was not putting a premium on human immaturity.

Take the time to chew

If you are one of those people suffering with fatigue, sugar cravings, pain, and a weakened immune system, even though you’ve been on every imaginable eating program, diet, or herbal/vitamin supplement, the issue may be more than what you’re eating. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not advocating that you give up wholesome, organic foods and gorge on Twinkies, hot dogs, or French fries. You definitely don’t want to put diesel gasoline in a high-performance engine. But you do want to make sure that when you’re providing your body with the best possible fuel that it is able to access and assimilate it. Taking charge of your health includes proper chewing.

Why a column about chewing? Fashion and glamour advertisements have reduced the fundamental purpose of our teeth to a pretty smile with a pearly white shine. Meanwhile, I treat people with digestive issues, bowel challenges, chronic flatulence, and bloating—all of which stem from a disconnection from the subconscious mind, and are exacerbated by dehydration and poor eating habits....