New Cloth on an Old Coat (Matthew 9:16 ; Mark 2:21 ; Luke 5:36) New Wine in Old Wineskins (Mark 9:17 ; Mark 2:22 ; Luke 5:37–38) The Lamp on a Stand (Matthew 5:14–15 ; Mark 4:21–22 ; Luke 8:16 , 11:33) The Wise and Foolish Builders...
READ MOREComparison is the Thief of Joy
by North Shore Ministries | Feb 17, 2022 | NSUC News
We’ve all looked to another and felt dejected at the comparison. Indeed, it seems people are slow to stop comparing themselves to each other in hopes of impressing each other, and especially, in hopes of impressing ourselves. But...
READ MOREThich Nhat Hahn -Advice for Overcoming Negative Emotions
by North Shore Ministries | Feb 13, 2022 | NSUC News
Its easy to become overwelmed by negative emotions. Sadness and anger are often two sides of the same coin. And the list goes on from there: greed, envy, pride, dejection, shame, regret, worry, apathy – there are many ways a...
READ MOREThich Nhat Hanh
by North Shore Ministries | Jan 21, 2022 | NSUC News
Humanity lost one of it’s better advocates today. Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh passed away at 95 after a lifetime of service, observance, and teaching. As a poet and peace activist, he spent nearly 40 years in exile from Vietnam after...
READ MORESimilarities Between Christianity and Buddhism
by North Shore Ministries | Sep 17, 2021 | NSUC News
There is significant evidence that supports an idea of similarity between Christianity and Buddhism. Many ethical behaviors of a dedicated religious person in either of these two religions will seem to be the same. Each religion teaches...
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