“We are born blind so that God’s Works might be revealed through us. We must Do the Works of Him who sent us while it is day … As long as we are in the world, we are the Light of the world.” ~ Jesus (John 9:3-5) Quite importantly, note that even though most […]
“What did you go out into the wilderness to find?” ~ Jesus (Luke 7:24) It is not for us to go looking into the Heart of another for our own Enlightenment or Truth, nor is it for us to go looking elsewhere for opportunities to fulfill our Life’s many Purposes … Indeed, everything we […]
“It is more Blessed to Give than to receive.” ~ Jesus (quoted in Acts 20:35) Yes, on its face this verse reiterates one of Jesus’ most important teachings – namely, that it is more Peace-full and more Peace-engendering and more Power-full to Give selflessly to others than it is to receive from them. And […]
“Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being similarly tested.” ~ unknown (Hebrews 2:18) Again, this verses reflects two Truths often ignored by most Christians – first, that Jesus was a human being just like all his followers (both those contemporary and those more […]
“Blessed are those who have not Seen and yet have come to Believe.” ~ Jesus (John 20:29) As with any quote where certain terms have been unusually capitalized, there are multiple meanings at play in this verse. On the one hand, it superficially means what most Paulinist “Christians” believe it to mean – namely, […]
“I proclaim what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 13:35) Many scholars have wondered what Jesus meant with this verse – and rightly so. For if we accept the premise that Jesus was indeed an Enlightened Being (all evidence being equal, it is always Wise to assume the […]
“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome, but rather Kind to everyone; an apt teacher — patient; guiding opponents with gentleness.” ~ author unknown (2 Timothy 2:24-25) Even though Paul did not actually pen this letter*, 2 Timothy does contain quite a few of Paul’s favorite ideologies – one of the most poignant […]
“Since all children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death.” ~ unknown (Hebrews 2:14-15) This passage, for Christians & non-Christians alike, is extremely important for several reasons … First […]
“But while he was still far off, his Father saw him and was filled with Compassion; and ran out to put his arms around him and kiss him.” ~ Jesus (Luke 15:20) This is the most important verse from one of Jesus’ most important parables — The Parable of the Prodigal Son (see Luke […]
The only way to truly pray for our troops “in Jesus’ name” is to pray that they all awaken to walking Jesus’ Way. And the only way the troops will walk in Jesus’ Way is when they wake up, remember to start Loving their enemies, and cease to be soldiers anymore. Now THAT is a […]
“If you are able, all things can be done for one who Believes.” ~ Jesus (Mark 9:23) This verse can be quite misleading (and has indeed misled more than a few) until one remembers how Jesus actually believed about Belief. You see, for Jesus at least, Belief had nothing at all to do with […]
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