People dream of escaping their ordinary life, but their life was never ordinary. They simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.
02701 – Harmony
We don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people.
02694 – Evil vs. Good
When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love.-------------------------------Gender-inclusive version: When evil...
02688 – Descendants vs. Ancestors
Too many people spend their lives being dutiful descendants instead of good ancestors. The responsibility of each generation is not to please their predecessors. It's to improve things for their offspring.
02651 – Never Look Away!
My mom taught us never to look away from people's pain. The lesson was simple: Don't look away. Don't look down.Don't pretend not to see hurt.Look people in the eye.Even when their pain is overwhelming. And when you are in pain, find the people who can look you in the...
02619 – Religion vs. The True Gospel
Modern religion focuses on filling churches with people. The true gospel emphasizes filling people with God.
02615 – Making the Darkness Conscious
There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.
02614 – Keep On Trying!
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
02611- A Chance for Making Better Decisions
If you think you are one way but everyone thinks you are another, perhaps it’s time to look in the mirror. Take a deep breath and consider how you might need to change or approach others. The entire world is not out to get you. It’s ok to grow. We get the chance to...
02583 – The World Sees the Church…
The world is not impressed by a church where everyone who is essentially the same is getting along with each other. The world needs to see the church practice what is extremely difficult to accomplish: an incredibly diverse group of people loving and advocating for...