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S. M. Hood Disciple of Jesus Christ, saint, mystic, writer, philosopher, musician, Canadian.


Category: Spiritual Philosophy

  • Firetongue Shorts

    Firetongue Shorts

    I will be making video shorts based off some of my articles. Here is one based off an early article, Loving Work.

  • John 6:41-47

    John 6:41-47

    Tonight I read through John 6:41-47 “41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42 They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” 43 Jesus…

  • Prayer: A Spiritual Battle Strategy

    Prayer: A Spiritual Battle Strategy

    I’ve become overwhelmed recently about many events happening in the world. There are very tense situations dividing people, angering people, moving some to violence, hatred, despair, confusion and helplessness. It is very emotionally draining, having a great effect on my mental state. Every day I open my social media feeds, and am berated by negativity,…

  • None Are Righteous?

    None Are Righteous?

    This is a verse I’ve come across many times in my path as a believer. Romans 3:10-12“As it is written:‘None is righteous, no, not one;11 no one understands;no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;no one does good,not even one.’” I’ve had some discomfort around this notion for quite some time.…

  • My Journey Into Catholicism

    My Journey Into Catholicism

    This article is dedicated to a Catholic brother of mine, at a terminal state with cancer at the time of starting this article, who has recently passed away. God bless his soul. I decided late in life that I would take upon myself, and felt God’s approval, to join the Catholic Church as a part…

  • Our Place In This World

    Our Place In This World

    Our place in this world is God’s gift to us. His guidance will lead to fulfilling relationships and a beneficial unity that will strengthen any community. Help the needy, heal the sick, visit the isolated. When those in need are helped, society is healthier. When they aren’t helped, crime rises, violence spreads, hospitals fill, services…

  • The Armor of God

    The Armor of God

    Ephesians 6:10-20 “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this…

  • Under the Influence

    Under the Influence

    To understand the dangers of being affected by substances from hallucinogens to simple stimulants like caffeine, I think an appreciation must be developed for the body’s natural development and maturity. Using substances to alter our minds and certain moods, we can have the danger of inhibiting us from maturing into better people. If we simply…

  • The Problem With Gambling

    The Problem With Gambling

    To understand why gambling is frowned upon by many people, one must first understand and appreciate the concept of making an honest living. Being financially compensated for providing a beneficial service or product to the world is a very fulfilling way to be productive, and to the honest person it makes sense. As a practice…

  • Save Yourself!

    Save Yourself!

    Sexual immorality is rampant these days. Pornography, casual sex and all forms of sexual deviancy are a misuse of God’s amazing gift to us. All people have been born through sex between a man and a woman, and ideally those parents raise the person they created to be successful in life, teaching the benefits of…