A Master of martial arts has not mastered punching or kicking. It is not that he has mastered self control. What he has mastered is the art of practice. He has set his mind to pay attention to everything he thinks and does. In this mastery of awareness, the master practices immediate restraint. If there … Continue reading
Violent Weakness
He hurt. So he hurt. That’s all he knew how to do. I’d reckon the same Is to often True of you.
The Danger of Hatred
The danger of hatred: What have we become? On one hand we do what we say are good deeds. On the other hand we let hatred control us. Think about it. We give $10 to help someone else. The deed takes less than 30 seconds. We spend hours, days, weeks, months, years and decades letting … Continue reading
Just a Quirk?
They called a change in wind direction “a quirk of nature”. How many times have the enemies of Israel said the same thing? Those who despise Israel’s birthright never seem to learn. Your “quirk of nature” is the Living God. The direction of the wind not only thwarted the kites, but also blew copious amounts … Continue reading
The Missing Clue
There are so many who go through life without the slightest idea of why they’re here. Their best clue is to adopt some sort of higher ritual. At the height of their glory they are no more godly than a mockingbird is human. The only reason for being here, living this life until death, is … Continue reading
Armchair Humans
The world is in trouble. Everything that can be wrong is wrong. Why bother to itemize the list. Everyone is a critic. Everyone seems to know what everyone else should do. And, by golly, they’re not afraid to speak. What’s missing in all this wicked chaos? Why, the ANSWER is conspicuously missing. Christ is the … Continue reading
Words From There 