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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Living Treasury
Seek the potter and the fire, you lump of clay. In the Ancient Near East (ANE), the highest levels of scholarship might include as much science as they had at that time, but the bulk of research effort was in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ANE, ANE scholars, education, epistemology, intellect, mysticism, philosophy, religion, scripture, Western scholars, writing
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Psalm 26
It’s an ancient protocol going back prior to human memory, still visible today in various forms: The man with authority hands the symbol of that authority to his superior, requesting to be examined in response to an accusation. In David’s … Continue reading
Silent Thunder
I can’t tell you. A fresh measure of grace has been granted us here. As with all things divine, it’s ineffable. I suppose if you were here with me, you might get it. Maybe you’d understand on some level because … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged divine revelation, moral intelligence, mysticism, psychology, spirituality
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Collision Course
The system cannot be fixed. Apparently there is a need to repeat this message, because I see too often folks who should know better expressing powerful emotional involvement in something that warrants no energy at all. Sure, the answers are … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged government, mysticism, oppression, peace, politics, propaganda, psychology, revelation, spirituality
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Bloated T-day
It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US and I’m already full; I woke up full. Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” So … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged Basic Training, food, gospel, Israel, Jesus, military, mysticism, psychology, spirituality
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Wiser than Solomon
There’s nothing new under the sun, as Solomon wisely noted in the training manual for his royal staff (the Book of Ecclesiastes). I keep telling folks I’m not writing anything really new here. I’m just rehashing stuff from centuries ago. … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged epistemology, government, intellect, mysticism, oppression, propaganda, spirituality
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Stealing Neutral
False dichotomy: What if you don’t accept either side of the story? When the Spirit of God nags you through your heart about something, you can never be sure what it’s about until your mind is properly trained. I’m still … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged divine revelation, epistemology, false dichotomy, history israel, Israel, propaganda, scripture
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AI: How Bad Could It Be?
I have no doubt we shall be troubled greatly by whatever passes for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The term AI itself is ill-defined at best, but that’s not the point. We are developing machines capable of acting on some measure of … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged artificial intelligence, civilization, computers, epistemology, intellect, mysticism, science, Western mythology
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Divine Friendship
It’s a divine tactic against evil to make friends. The biggest killer is operating by fear. The world is full of people who need help dealing with the Devil’s lies about our existence here, buried under countless layers of deception. … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged christian mysticism, civility, communications, evangelism, fellowship, psychology, spirituality
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Another Parable of Life
The ultimate truth of things is far beyond our grasp, never mind our ability to discuss. We are left with symbols, imagery and parables to indicate just enough that we can serve and manifest God’s glory. It’s not so much … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged God's glory, moral fabric, mysticism, spirituality, Two Realms
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