August 2022

Did They Really Say These Things?

John Roger BarrieSeptember 23, 2022August 26, 2022

We have all at times read seemingly unbelievable statements from saints. We will briefly analyze three such sayings. Hasidism is a well-known spiritual movement within Judaism. Rabbi Israel Friedman of Ruzhin (1796–1850), honored as a great tsaddik, a revered holy man, is said to have called miracles “child’s play.” Huh? On the surface, this is an incredible assertion. However, upon Read More »

Spiritual Role Models

John Roger BarrieAugust 27, 2022August 10, 2022

It’s always helpful for us to have examples of those who successfully walk the spiritual path. We can benefit in many ways from following what they have learned, and in many instances we can emulate them. These individuals can serve as role models, and their lives can inspire us in our own spiritual pursuits, especially when they hail from the Read More »

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