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Jan 24
The Classic Trio of 20th Century Psychologists
Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, and Viktor Frankl were influential psychologists. The contrast of the core focus of their theories is interesting. Here is a document that compares and contrasts their theories. When it’s all said and done, people do differ in what most motivates them and what motivates/drives them may change from context to context …
Jan 22
Faith, Understanding, and Emotional Intelligence
In Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, Dream Like Jesus, she writes, and the end of the paragraph on page 95, “It also took maturing in faith, understanding, and emotional intelligence.” These are 3 different and complementary aspects of wisdom. Here are definitions of each and why/how they complement one another (to help us accomplish things and overcome …
Jan 13
Christmas and the Spirit of Democracy
Here’s a nice and thought-provoking story (essay, if you will) of two men having a discussion in front of a fireplace. One of the men is Ebeneezer Scrooge (yes, himself, of A Christmas Carol). See this page.
Jan 08
Walking by the Light of The Lantern and Keeping The Window Open
Today I made a new page with a couple metaphors for the Christian life. See this page.
Jan 04
The Truest Form of Intelligence
Quote: “The truest form of intelligence is designing the life that you want to live.” Design your life. (Found at: x.com.) I want to live for God. ∴ I’m using my intelligence to design my life following God. Therefore the following are improved wordings: 🗝️ Matt 6:33 🗝️ Col 3:17 🗝️ Col 3:23
Dec 24
Today’s Firestorm and the Declaration by Larry P. Arnn
This is an excellent piece by Larry P. Arnn, the President at Hillsdale College. Dr. Arnn is quite objective. It does start with “Trump,” but he, I think, remains quite objective. Starting with Trump is realistic. Right now, Trump, good or bad, is central to many of our issues. I highly respect Dr. Arnn and …
Dec 19
How to Draw Closer to God 2026
This was posted by Princess Ade (@cessadelove1) on Twitter/X. I like the ideas and thought it was worth sharing. Thank you Princess Ade. 1. Start your mornings with prayer. Invite God into every day.2. Open your Bible before touching your phone.3. Talk to God about what’s heavy on your heart.4. Practice gratitude daily.5. Stop stressing …
Dec 11
Psalm 34: A Sacred Invitation
Jani Ortlund wrote a wonderful Daily Devotional (Dec. 11, 2025, which I receive via email) for Crossway. In it she lifts up the wonderful message of Psalm 34. It inspired me to study it further and break it down. Here is the Google doc I prepared.
Dec 10
Grew up in the 70’s and Rode a Bike without a Helmet
This video on X/Twitter describes the things kids who grew up in the 70 learned (and how they were psychologically enhanced). Here are the main points: Here is a narrative synopsis: The passage argues that children who grew up in the 1970s developed rare psychological strengths due to an unusual mix of freedom, responsibility, and …
Dec 06
The Promises of the OT, to the Hebrews, Do Apply to Us Believers
I was looking at Isaiah 43:1–2. These are wonderful words of loving promise. However, they are addressed to Jacob (and, by implication, the nation of Israel). My question was, does this apply to me as a 21st Century believer? Quick note: The phrase “Thus saith the Lord” appears in the King James OT over 400 …
1 John 4:19
http://quoteseverlasting.com/quotations/category/c-s-lewis-2/