“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) Lament is an indispensable periodic posture for the person who loves Jesus and loves the same people he loves. Those who do it are “comforted” by the fact that they are loving people in a way similar to the way Jesus loves them …
A Possible Reason for Some People’s Adamant Attachment to Donald Trump
It’s called the “Sunk-cost Fallacy.” Definition: The Sunk-cost Fallacy is the phenomenon whereby a person is reluctant to abandon a strategy or course of action because they have invested heavily in it, even when it is clear that abandonment would be more beneficial. It causes irrational decisions by focusing on irretrievable costs, commonly known as …
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Is Meekness Weakness?
The meek bridle their lust for power and live to serve others. “The ‘politics’ of the Kingdom,” says Scott Bessenecker, “has more to do with meekness, submission and dying to self than it does with exercising authority to increase my share in this life (emphasis mine).” Some outside observers evaluate Jesus’ words about being good …
Jesus’ Counterintuitive Creed
Can you imagine if the principles of Jesus’ Teaching had been recited over the centuries, each time with conviction? I believe in loving my enemies and blessing those who persecute me I believe in nonviolent resistance to social injustice I believe in storing up my treasures in heaven instead of on earth I believe that …
One of my favorite phrases is “HALF OFF!”
That’s the deal the publisher is offering for my book (not to mention all the others in their stock). But you have to do it in the next 7 days. Oh, did I mention they’re offering free shipping in the US? If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, well, what are you waiting for? Know …
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