The first amendment of the Constitution for the United States of America reads thus: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government forContinue reading “The Myth of Free Speech: a Critical Look at Freedom of Speech and the Nature of Truth”
Category Archives: Mindset
It’s Darkest before Dawn
The ancient Essenes taught that there were 7 mirrors of relationships. What this idea teaches is that, many times, a person or circumstance is the world around us is reflecting to us something of ourselves. Personally, I have noticed these mirrors in place in many of the people that I have been connected with overContinue reading “It’s Darkest before Dawn”
Faith, Patience, and Correction: They’re All Related
There is quite a discussion in the body of Christ that is centered on faith. We have a lot of “faith healers” out there that say that if you pray over someone in faith that they are healed instantly, then that person will be instantly healed. I’m not here to question the validity of thisContinue reading “Faith, Patience, and Correction: They’re All Related”
Trial by Fire: part 2
Many Christians go through life asking God to spare them from trials and troubles. Most people want their life to be pain free. This is natural, and there is nothing wrong with wanting a smooth, fun filled life. I have found, however, that the greatest joys come after the deepest falls. What most people missContinue reading “Trial by Fire: part 2”
Trial by Fire: Part 1
This is a common phrase, “trial by fire.” It is generally referred to as something that someone goes through that challenges them to an incredible degree, he grows beyond it, and his life changes for the better because of it. The illustration is often seen as a phoenix rising from the ashes of defeat. WhenContinue reading “Trial by Fire: Part 1”
What does Personal Development Consist Of?
People often ask, “What is the ONE THING that, if I do that ONE THING, I will have a successful in life? What’s the secret? Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!” I have to answer that as honestly as I can from my experience. There is no single “secret” to success. Success is not aContinue reading “What does Personal Development Consist Of?”
The Path Less Traveled
Sometimes it’s easier to walk the path that everyone takes, because that is the path that is known to be safe. The path may be easier, but what is the reward? Consider this scenario. Let’s say you are walking down a path with a dozen or so of your friends, and you come to aContinue reading “The Path Less Traveled”
Layers of the Onion
Sometimes we find ourselves in repeating patterns that prevent us from moving forward with our lives. We do things that we know we should not be doing yet we don’t know why we do it. We beat ourselves up because we know we should not do it yet we do it anyway. How do weContinue reading “Layers of the Onion”
The Greatest Gift: Love and Compassion
Love. It’s something we feel, yet can’t quite explain. Like many such things, the poets have been the most successful in quantifying it. It has many forms, expressed in different ways. We say we love the company of our pets. We love the taste of certain foods. We love the fellowship of our friends. WeContinue reading “The Greatest Gift: Love and Compassion”
Litany Against Fear
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there willContinue reading “Litany Against Fear”
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