When grief grips us, we can be desperate to receive a signal from our loved ones who’ve crossed over. We may think that if we don’t sense anything, they are nowhere around us. But this isn’t necessarily so. A main reason we may be unaware of our dear ones is that they know their presence [...]
I’m not a big fan of séances. I’m sure a lot of it comes from my Christian upbringing, but it’s also because I know some circles are led by inexperienced people. A séance leader needs to be able to control the environment and ensure the safety of its participants. It’s not that I’ve had any [...]
We all have different spiritual purposes. When our daily activities align with our life’s mission, we grow more content and happier. However, it can be difficult to determine how we’re meant to impact the world and make it a better place. Our callings could manifest themselves in our chosen careers, such as working in the [...]
The other day, a regular blog reader emailed me a link to a Las Vegas television station’s news item on the Goldfield Hotel. This feature was part of an ongoing series the station was doing to celebrate Nevada’s 150th anniversary of its statehood. The story disappointed me. The gist of the piece was this: Evil [...]
I'm thrilled with Kirkus Review's write-up on my book, A Reluctant Spirit: A True Tale of God, Ghosts and Gut Instincts! Here's all except the book summary part (it gives away the ending, so I'm not including it). "Berry’s intriguing debut memoir suggests that belief in the paranormal, including ghosts and psychic experiences, can be [...]
When I open myself to be a vessel for the divine, I relish the contentment and peace this synergy brings into my life. It’s rewarding when I follow inspiration to write or say something that helps someone get through a difficult day. Those times—when I’m on track with my life’s purpose—are when I feel most [...]
“Life’s toughest lessons unravel truths we hold dear: beliefs we’ve glommed onto since childhood when we built our worlds upon the logic of others and claimed it as our own.” I thought of this original beginning of my book as I listened to Shelly*, a writing peer. “I grew up in a very strict religious [...]
Two instances in the past month have shown me that some don’t realize the power of love, its enduring nature and how the passing of the physical shell doesn’t lessen, but empowers this richest of all emotions. While discussing a visitation dream I had with a crossed-over family member, another relative said, “No. That can’t [...]
I'm pleased to announce that my spirituality memoir, "A Reluctant Spirit: A True Tale of God, Ghosts and a Skeptical Christian" is now available in paperback and Kindle editions. View my book on Amazon. After you read it, I'd love to hear your thoughts here and on Amazon.com.
Thank you to regular reader, D.B., for requesting this post. In the time I’ve been involved with paranormal education, I’ve heard remarkable stories about people encountering the supernatural in their bathrooms. Here are the most recent ones I’ve heard, directly from the eyewitnesses themselves. (Names have been changed to respect their privacy.) Mirror apparitions Upstairs [...]
