Spiritual Research Papers

Recently I purchased an entertainment center, upon opening the box I realized there was a lot of work. There were hundreds of pieces; screws, washers, and bolts. From previous experiences, I knew the importance of each piece. Isn’t that the way it is with our faith? Neither God, Christ nor the Holy Spirit, should stand alone in our lives.

Everyday someone goes through challenging moments in their lives. These challenging moments can range from having a bad day at work to losing a family member unexpectedly. Life can be tough but with prayer, faith and love in Christ, our lives can change dramatically. I’ve always been a believer in Christ but there are moments I find myself questioning his existence. Questions that formulate in my mind are: why is this happening to me, what I did wrong, and God do you hear my prayers, why aren’t you answering me. I’ve realize that during our challenging moments, Christ wants us to channel our minds and think of positive solutions to better ourselves instead of him intervening all the time. Christ is a jealous God and I should not place anything or anyone before him. God gives us air to breathe, eyes to see, ears to hear and so forth, so why don’t I give him at least 30 minutes of my time each day. This is the beginning of evaluating my spiritual condition.

The religion of Scientology is a very controversial topic all over the world and is even considered a cult by many. Those who chose to participate in the beliefs and practices of this faith form their own unique culture with other like-minded individuals. The purpose of my research is to gain insight into the world of Scientology by closely examining the lifestyles and opinions of its followers. What are the lives of Scientologists like and how does it affect them psychologically?

Social- With my focus mainly on academics and personal health I need to incorporate time for people in my lives and to really enjoy the relationships that surround me. This goal is visually represented around the title “Relationship’s,” and the text “enjoyment”. This could be visiting my brother in Florida, taking mini vacations with my dad and younger siblings, and to get friends and myself out of the library and to appreciate what is right in front of us. One thing that I personally planed is to do is take my friend Dana to Myrtle Beach as a surprise birthday present, I plan to go to Jordan this summer, and might see my mom right after who lives in Georgia.

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College outcomes enhanced by students’ spirituality is evidenced in the research (Astin, Astin, & Lindholm, 2011 (Dancy,II T.E, 2010)). Manghrani (2011) stated:

The Spirituality Scavenger Hunt gave me a different, unique perspective of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, my new school. When going to IUPUI I was not surrounded by spirituality like I am here. I never took time to tour my beautiful school, let alone understand the meaning behind it. As my group went around and gave their definition of spirituality, it broadened the way I think about God and why things happen the way they do. The most important take-away from this great experience, is not to judge someone on their beliefs and values. Everyone sees and thinks about things differently, and I really learned a breathtaking lesson from my fellow classmates. I learned new ways of practicing spirituality during our scavenger hunt. I learned that I can practice

When I first think of the word spiritual I think of my Christian roots, but as I have grown older the word spirituality has been something I think about quite often. The ways the world connects, whether between people, nature or both and how a person feels connected to the world or a higher being. I believe that spiritually can come in many shapes and forms. One of the ways I feel most spiritually connect is through dance.

A spiritual journal is an honest record of my spiritual journey. This is my place to record my prayers and hopes, struggles and hurts, thoughts and questions about my personal and spiritual life. This is where I document how God is speaking in my life. A journal is a tool that can help me go back and recall the times I wandered, the things I've learned and places where I grew up as a Christian.

My personal general theology is based on the scripture John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” This has always impacted the way that I have talked about God to others. I’ve spoken about God in a manner of love because He loves us enough to give His only begotten son for our salvation. God loves us enough to make our process toward salvation easier by allowing our requirement to merely believe in Him. God loves us enough to allow our souls not to perish, if we believe in Him. God’s love is the foundation of my personal theology. In this project I will cover areas that relate to God’s love for us. The topics

Christian Science is an ongoing religious cult that was started in the early nineteenth century. Mary Baker Eddy was the original founder who started the idea in the United States during 1879. After a thirty-five year revision period, she finished the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. The textbook was finally published in 1875, which stated all the beliefs of Christian Science. Some of the beliefs include the tenets of Christian Science. Each tenet explains what a Christian Scientist believes about God, the Bible, and Jesus.

This paper presents a personal view of spiritual discernment and the process. The paper examines the importance of mainly career decision making, my view of the struggles and things that influence decisions. The paper first explores decision making factors that are very important to me based on the survey in the Horton (2009) article. I also explain my choice of discernment approach based on the factors that are important to me. I explain how I feel they related to the approaches explained in the Horton (2009) article. I reveal past experiences that influence my approach, and influence how I may career counsel someone.

Over the last two hundred years, America has been a haven for multiple religious faiths. But as students enter college, they develop three different worldviews: religious, spiritual, but not religious, and secular. Along with these worldviews, some students may identify themselves as “nones” (atheists, agonists, and those unaffiliated with a religion). There are several causes for the rise of “nones” and decrease in religious faith. In conclusion, the different worldviews of college students and the increase of “nones” in the U.S. population will continue to change based on society’s views and beliefs.

Spirituality is considered one of the components of health and wellness, and is a contributory factor in the delivery of holistic care (O’Shea, Wallace, Griffin, & Fitzpatrick, 2011). It only makes sense for us nurses to study and research spirituality since the nursing profession is committed to holistic development, which includes the spiritual dimension of life. However, elements such as time constraints, short staffing, insufficient formal education related to spiritual assessment and confusion between spirituality and religion have led to spirituality becoming a disregarded component of care (O’Shea et al., 2011). Adolescence is a crucial time in the development of a person’s spiritual path (Benson & Roehlkepartain, 2008). Findings showed that most adolescents hold spiritual or religious beliefs already and choose to draw on them when experiencing life-changing events. Despite this information, healthcare professionals overlook the spiritual needs of adolescents (Neuman, 2011).

18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.