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Humility and Arrogance

Nobody has to tell me I’m just about useless. That’s one of the primary pillars I use in my personal model of Christian Mysticism. The true Christian Mystic is committed to Truth, convinced that the Truth of all things is … Continue reading

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US Military Uncovered

The US military machine is exposed. While your mind may read that in terms of exposé, I am referring to the biblical meaning: US troops have no covering of protection from God. Consider the logic offered in Scripture. What happens … Continue reading

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What If?

Try to imagine a world where the only thing different was we actually followed the advice of our first president: Never got involved in the various disputes in the world, but kept open peace and trade with everyone as much … Continue reading

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Self-Enforcing Deception: Dispensationalism

When you examine the history of Dispensationalism as a theological notion, you will notice the single greatest source here in the US was the Scofield Reference Bible. It would be too easy to throw out a hundred links here on … Continue reading

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Turn, Turn, Turn

Maybe you recall the lyrics to the song with the same title as the one above. The words were taken from the passage in Ecclesiastes which says on this earth, there is a time and place for just about everything … Continue reading

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Oppression for Your Convenience

Goal-oriented leadership is a sin. When you find yourself in charge of an activity which involves several other humans, you should understand: From God’s point of view, the working of relations is more important than what you accomplish. That so-called … Continue reading

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Weep for America

Let’s review. Torture opens the pits of Hell; it serves as a demand the demons come and get involved. You can quibble all you like about what constitutes torture, but if the stuff was being done to you, you’d know … Continue reading

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National Chutzpah

This is not about a race or ethnic group. People still argue today what the term “Jew” should mean, and I’m not addressing that. If I were to discuss the term “American” it would hardly mean a race or ethnic … Continue reading

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Transcending the Law Covenants

If I teach the Laws of God (Noah and Moses inclusive) and don’t live by them, I’m a hypocrite. If I teach the Laws and tell you I obey them, it would probably sound arrogant. So I won’t tell you … Continue reading

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Mystical Flame-out

There is a thread of understanding in the Bible, but is part of mysticism in general: Why do we not commit suicide and get it over with? More broadly, if this life is so messed up (fallen) and awful, why … Continue reading

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