Spirituality
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If Jesus Christ Is the Unlettered Prophet Described in Surah Al-A’raf (Surah 7) of the Holy Qur’an, What Does This Mean for Christians?
What follows is a quotation from the Holy Qur’an (Chapter 7, Verses 156-158) in the M.A.S. Abdel Haleem transliteration: ‘I shall ordain My mercy for those who are conscious of God and pay the prescribed alms; who believe in Our Revelations; who follow the Messenger – the unlettered prophet they find described in the Torah… Continue reading
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Dreaming of Nomadic Wandering and Contemplating Hosting Multiple Blogs. Happy Sunday!
Good day, friends, We are blessed with beautiful warm and sunny weather here in London. There is a peace and stillness in the atmosphere which is very welcome and I hope it endures. Well, as I wrote those words, a neighbour began playing extremely loud music and coughing aggressively at me. What can I say,… Continue reading
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Surviving in the Technocracy
Good day, friends! In contemporary society, we are ruled by those who press buttons behind complex and controlling computer systems. The technocracy rules healthcare, work, leisure, and almost every other area of life. The effect of the imposition of technology in our daily lives is stress, frustration, isolation, and depression. So what can be done… Continue reading
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What’s the State of Your Heart? A Reflection
Good day all, I’ve noticed that the way a person acts towards me is a reflection of the state of their heart. People who have peace in themselves smile at me. People who are angry mutter and shake their heads. The truth is that everyone, including me, needs to find their fulfilment in God, and… Continue reading
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Self-Love Is Not Arrogance
Dear friends, I still struggle with insecurities from my past. After I became a Christian, I was so worried about thinking arrogant thoughts that I would catch, control, and suppress my thoughts whenever I anticipated they could be egotistical or arrogant. God, in His goodness, has been helping me with this. He has been teaching… Continue reading
About TOPAZ
Steven Colborne (Topaz) is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
