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Global Stewardship
A proper understanding that we do not own any part of this world teaches us to be vastly better stewards of God’s blessings. Though it is we who are deeply flawed and unable to touch Creation as God made it … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged civilization, Creation, divine revelation, mysticism, nature, philosophy, politics, propaganda, religion, spirituality
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Responding to Oppression
There is a distinctly biblical approach, but you won’t see it very often in our society. Governments do their best to provoke and agitate; it’s systemic. They claim otherwise, but the entire culture of Western democratic government service is fundamentally … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged government, John Taylor Gatto, military training, moral character, mysticism, oppression, peace, police, propaganda, spirituality
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You Can Have It, Too
You should not imagine I hold something so incredibly rare and esoteric, as if it weren’t the same gift God offers to everyone. This same peace, sense of purpose and limitless confidence is just the standard results of surrendering to … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged mysticism, psychology, religion, spirituality
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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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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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Psalm 25
In the Hebrew intellectual traditions, what can appear free association to mere intellect is a structure in itself perceived only in the heart. This song is a Hebrew acrostic, though imperfect, perhaps because of subsequent editing. Regardless, the burden is … Continue reading