As you learn more about this "Rare Faith" I often talk about, you might be wondering: is it grounded in science or theology? Honestly, I believe it’s built on a solid foundation of both. Let me show you what I mean—starting with a story:

Two brothers sit beneath a tree after a long journey. One is a quantum physicist, the other a theologian. They are both hungry, and soon the wind blows and the tree sheds an armful of fruit.

The physicist says, "How remarkable it is that my thoughts can cause the wind to blow so that the tree would drop these apples."

The theologian says, "How wonderful it is that God heard my prayer and blessed us with these apples!"

With confidence, the physicist explains, "But, my dear brother, the apples dropped because of natural law."

With a knowing smile the theologian replies, "Ah, but the apples dropped at that time because God heard and answered my prayer."

After bantering back and forth for a time, the two brothers parted ways and were brothers no more, and the Great Unseen Force of the Universe, (with all the names it bears) was sad and preserved the rest of the apples on the tree for creatures bearing softer, purer hearts.

This rare kind of faith I describe—sometimes referred to as the Law of Attraction (though that’s just one part of it; there are at least six other laws I teach)—can stir up some strong reactions. Some people want to understand how it fits with their faith in God. Others prefer to explore it from an entirely scientific or secular perspective.

So let me level the playing field:

Truth fits. Period.

If something is true, it won't contradict other truths. In the case of the falling apples, both perspectives fit the experience. Each man can hold to his belief without invalidating the other. Neither one has to convert or reject the other’s point of view.

They both received apples. They both should be grateful. End of argument.

It reminds me of another story—about several blind men brought to an elephant. Having never encountered one before, each man touched a different part and came to a very different conclusion. One, feeling its side, said, “An elephant is like a wall.” Another, grasping the leg, said, “No, it’s like a pillar!” A third, holding the tail, insisted, “No, an elephant is like a rope!” And so on. Each was convinced the others were wrong—until a wise man helped them understand that they were all right. The elephant did, in fact, have all the features they described.

Life is like that elephant. You can look at it through a scientific lens or a spiritual one—and you’ll see different parts of the same truth. The more perspectives we consider, the fuller our understanding becomes.

I’ve had readers tell me how thankful they are to learn about the Law of Attraction in a way that includes God. Some wish I’d include Him more. Others wish I’d mention Him less.

So here’s how I see it: imagine we’re on a field trip to the zoo. The elephant keeper is giving a presentation. Do we get offended if he skips over the abdomen? Or talks too much about the trunk? If he mentions organs we can’t see, do we throw out everything he said because it required a little faith to believe?

No—we just enjoy the presentation. We take what resonates, leave the rest, and keep moving.

The same applies here. Some people teach the law of attraction in spiritual terms. Others stick to science. Both perspectives offer insights that can improve the way we live.

If spiritual language turns you off, use terms that fit your worldview. Call it Source Energy, the Universe, or simply the laws of nature.

If the absence of spiritual language makes you uneasy, then when you read material from those who use other terms, simply make appropriate substitutions as you go along and continue studying material that helps YOU gather all the useful information about how life works.

At the end of the day, it’s simple. We’re all trying to build good lives. We can learn so much from each other when we meet on common ground. And in this study of Rare Faith, there’s plenty of common ground to stand on.

Personally, I don’t see a contradiction. I believe God created the Universe and set natural laws in motion. Those laws are how He gets things done.

It’s silly to think that when an apple falls, God has to rush over and push it down. Gravity is already in place.

So yes—I thank God for the apple. Others might thank the law of gravity. I believe both are involved. No argument here.

When we live in harmony with the Law of Attraction, the “goods” of His creation naturally find their way to us. It’s not random—it’s by law. And we can rely on it. God understands these laws perfectly. He teaches them through scripture and inspires scientists to discover and explain them, too.

Quantum physics (especially in terms we can all understand) has shown me how my thoughts can literally shape my reality. Theology has helped me understand my identity and purpose, and keeps me grounded as I apply these principles.

Someone who already holds spiritual truths would be foolish to toss them aside when learning how the physical world works. And someone rooted only in physical laws may miss out by ignoring the spiritual and eternal side of life.

The purpose of my work is to help families prosper by understanding the 7 Laws—laws that operate whether or not you believe in them, and whether or not you believe in God.

Gravity pulls an apple down whether you believe in gravity or not. Same with these laws.

When you understand and intentionally align with them, prosperity follows—just as surely as the apple falls when it’s ripe.

The reliability of the result doesn’t cancel out God’s role. And thanking God for the blessings you receive doesn’t negate the existence of the laws that delivered them.

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