Monthly Archives: March 2018

The Hedgerow of Lies 3

The fall of Hebrew religion broadly follows a path we can recognize. First was the inherent issue of henotheism: There may be other gods, but ours is the one to whom we are responsible. The notion that all deities are … Continue reading

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The Hedgerow of Lies 2

I’m hoping to connect the dots here so that you’ll understand the confusion in our world today. Refer to my long paper The Cult [PDF]. That paper was a condensed version of my book, A Course in Biblical Mysticism, but … Continue reading

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The Hedgerow of Lies 1

My soul is provoked about something. Teaching is a major element in my mission; it’s a major element in how I serve as elder. Were there no virtual parish at all here, I would still consider myself a teaching elder. … Continue reading

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The Light of the Day

Here is the heart-led way: Get to know reality; it’s a person like you and I, but without the fallen nature. It won’t be quite the same for any two of us because it is alive and has a personality. … Continue reading

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What’s Unplugged?

The heart-led path will take you places you could never have imagined. Shifting your sense of consciousness from your brain to your heart changes a lot of things. It takes awhile for your conscious awareness to realize it’s not limited … Continue reading

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Another Patch of the Quilt

I cannot tell you where you need to stand; I can certainly tell you where I am standing. It was critical for me to study and seek to know the core of what makes our society today. This was a … Continue reading

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Teachings of Jesus: Matthew 10:16-22

We continue with the same context as in the previous lesson: Jesus gives His disciples a commission to share His haggadah on the Galilean preaching circuit. This is all under the Covenant of Moses, but specifically fitting in with rabbinical … Continue reading

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Reference Points of the Soul

Dreams are the language of the soul. They reveal things that need to come to the surface, but which are hindered in some way. They point to areas of prayer and contemplation. Last night I dreamed of a place that … Continue reading

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What’s In Your Hands?

We cannot right every wrong; we should not try. The fundamental mistake made by Crusaders of every stripe is relying on their reason as the voice of God. Reason is inherently hostile to God; it is the very essence of … Continue reading

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Didn’t Deserve to Die

“Just tell me this, man: Why does my mother have to get sick and die? She was a good person; she doesn’t deserve to die!” This is often leveled as an accusation. While it pretends to attack God, it’s really … Continue reading

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