Psychological and Intellectual Expansion

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4.7

The Creation of Adam, detail of the ceiling fresco by Michelangelo, 1508-12; in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.

Transcend and escape the dream…

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“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, for who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2.20

Unwavering Kindness

“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” Galatians 5.22

The Art of War

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” George Washington, First Annual Address, 08 January 1790

Imprisonment

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,” Matthew 25.35

Survival and Adaptability

“Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21.36

Patience

“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” Ecclesiastes 7.8

Harmonious Calm

“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Mark 4.39

Fire Feeds on Careless Deeds

“Enlightenment is not an experience. It is the revelation of the true nature of all experience.” The Ashes of Love, Rupert Spira

“Denken ist probiter Arbeit”

Thinking is practice work.

  • Id: The primitive and instinctive element of the personality.
  • Ego: The area of the Id which has been augmented by the direct influence of external forces.
  • Superego: The “Moral Compass”
After Guido Reni

“I and the Father are one.”
John 10:30

  • God– The Father: The Creator
  • Jesus– The Son: Savior and physical embodiment of God.
  • The Holy Spirit: The metaphysical presence of God.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31.6

Cursten B. Lewis

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