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Applied Linkage
Sometimes I come across links and can’t keep them to myself. Especially when they serve so well to illustrate things I teach. So instead of a long lecture today, let’s see what’s going on out there in the real world. … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged american churches, culture, Dave Ramsey, mainstream churches, propaganda, Southern Baptists, spirituality, western christianity
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Flaming Sword of Future
Islamic scholars say you cannot really understand the Quran until you read it in Arabic. The issue is not making your own internal translation from Arabic into your native tongue, but translating your mind into Arabic thought. Frankly, the Bible … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged ANE, divine revelation, epistemology, mysticism, science, scripture, spirituality
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Christian Troops?
If we understand that God’s Laws predict a general non-compliance by humanity, if not open hostility, then our efforts to live His Laws begin to make more sense. We are not the Truth Police and there is no human on … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, church, government, military, mysticism, religion, scripture, spirituality, war
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The Cult of Success
One of the most pervasive and pernicious cults in the world is the Cult of Success. Jesus died on the Cross and called it “victory.” Absorb that for a moment. How easily we forget that the fundamental Laws of God … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, divine revelation, law, moral intelligence, Moral reasoning, mysticism, spirituality
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Little False Religions
The word “religion” carries some ambiguity. Religion is generally defined as our personal response to a spiritual calling somewhere in our souls. Yes, there are enforced religions that don’t meet that test, but that’s not what I mean. Something isn’t … Continue reading
Quantum Sponges
In Acts 28, Paul shook off a poisonous snake that bit him and he suffered no ill effects. The last portion of Mark’s Gospel promised such would characterize those who promoted the teachings of Christ. We have anecdotal evidence of … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged civilization, epistemology, mysticism, propaganda, religion, scripture, spirituality
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Real World Pastoral Concern
To my virtual parishioners and other readers: Here on this blog I remain the pastor. I’ve noted often enough my real calling is elder, but online the difference is minimal because of how virtual communication works. Were I free to … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged culture, mysticism, pastoral ministry, religion, spirituality
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Quantum Game
I’ve been heavily burdened lately with pulling together the broad view of serving God. Often I have said that discovering and laying claim to your sexual identity is one of the best starting points for embracing God’s Laws (AKA divine … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, game, moral consciousness, scripture, sexual identity, spirituality, writing
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Mission: Keep It Simple
It’s only a dark secret to those who close their eyes. I’ve had a few ask me how to discern their mission in accordance to what I teach here. It’s not that hard. Keep in mind that I’ve often said … Continue reading
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Tagged fundamental mission, law, moral imperatives, mysticism, psychology, religion, scripture, spirituality
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Gossamer Thunder
I realize it all sounds like bullshit. You. You are the project. Not someone else and certainly not the world around you. No other part of this reality is of any real concern. Your reactions are what you need to … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mystics, divine revelation, epistemology, intellect, mysticism, psychology, spirituality, Two Realms
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