I had already known for many months what I was to share with others (namely, the Truth that acts of willing self-sacrifice always function for a far greater Good), and yet it was the late spring of this year when I finally realized how I was to do so – when the book “Peace Pilgrim: […]
And then I finally made it to the gorgeous city of Le Puy enVelay, what was the first of four primary “destinations” (the other three being St. Jean Pied du Port near the French/Spanish border, Santiago near the NW coast of Spain and Chattanooga in the southern U.S.) along my Walk … “There are two […]
“Truly, I tell You, not one stone will be left here upon the other; all will be thrown down.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 24:2) This verse contains three implications of note: 01) It is a general reference to the latent impermanence of all moments and all matter within them (in a similar vein to the […]
“Father, forgive them … They know not what they do.” ~ Jesus (Luke 23:34) On the one hand this verse implies that ignorance is an excuse for actions that cause unintended harm to others, and to a degree that is indeed the case – for consequences are not tied to what is done nearly […]
“All things are lawful, but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but rather that of the other.” ~ Paul (1 Corinthians 10:23-24) This passage provides a deep-seated conundrum if there ever was one. For on the one hand it speaks to a Great Truth – namely, the Truth that […]
“People are slaves to whatever they submit.” ~ unknown (2 Peter 2:19) What is most important to realize about this verse is that it relates to much more than merely the commonly criticized “sinful” addictions of alcohol, illegal drugs, cigarettes, &/or sex … Consider: *It relates just as well to all those who are […]
“The Powers of the Heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud of Power and radiance (Glory).” ~ Jesus (Luke 21:26-27) It is assumed by many Christians that this passage is speaking about Jesus’ ominous “2nd Coming”; that mythical time when he will descend from the […]
“The Father and I are ONE.” ~ Jesus (John 10:30) Yes, Jesus was indeed referring to himself as a Divine Being in this verse, and yet not in the sense most commonly (and most conservatively) believed … For he was most certainly not equating himself with God (see Matthew 19:17, John 5:22, John 5:30, […]
“Let all who have power renounce it.” ~ Jesus (Gospel of Thomas 81) Keep in mind that Jesus is speaking here of the primal, self-focused, non-capitalized “power” of the ego – the “power” we have to manipulate others with our dishonesty; the “power” we have to harm others with our aggression; the “power” we […]
“God hath made of one blood all the nations of men.” ~ Luke (Acts 17:26) Keep in mind that Jesus is here once again referencing Humanity’s innate Oneness (with “nations” alluding to all of humanity – the 70 “nations” mentioned in Genesis 10 that Jesus also alluded to in his “forgive 70 times 7 […]
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