Job 3 & Jeremiah 20 I wonder…; is there intrinsic value in the carnal life of a righteous man? Can the righteous life of Jesus & his death, offer a clue to the answer, for that question?~~~ Sphere: Related Content

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Some of my faith opinions are still in flux. In other words there is some circumstantial data that is in harmony with my “fringe” opinions, but my conclusions are, to some degree, a willing “leap of faith”. This is true for just a few of my beliefs. Nevertheless, all opinions are a mixture of bias [...]

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A different interpretation of the “Rich Young Ruler.” Mt 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: [...]

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This post is a simple expression of emotional and spiritual isolation. I believe that much of what I do, devolves from avoidance and/or fear of pain. I further believe that my perpetual appetite for obsessive behavior, which inevitably consumes my time and energy, is the result of my attempts to cover my shame. I hide [...]

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Lao Tzu describes God as “Tao” (translated as the “Way”). I will further note that Lao Tzu states that Tao may be understood to be “the Mother of all things”. And finally, Lao Tzu gives ‘Tao’ the name “The Great”. This is a profound chapter from the Tao Te Ching. There can be no mistake [...]

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