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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 …

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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.

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

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 …

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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.

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 …

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Art (paintings) by Leonid Afremov

Leonid Afremov developed a wonderful painting style using a palette knife and oil paint. Demonstrating an excellent use of (often bright) colors, he has a huge range of themes from rainy city streets to serene landscapes to actual locations and recognizable cathedrals. He passed away in 2019. On Twitter it was posted: “Artist Leonid Afremov …

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Topping Off the Sermonic Meal

Here are some notes and take-aways from the article, here, by the same title. Just like a good meal needs a quality, and not skimpy, dessert, a sermon needs a sweet conclusion. “The goal of preaching is not ultimately to provide people with memorable information but transformational inspiration. If we preachers have done our job …

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Longing for Home

The world has an inconsolable longing. It tries to satisfy the longing with scenic vacations, accomplishments of creativity, stunning cinematic productions, sexual exploits, sports extravaganzas, hallucinogenic drugs, ascetic rigors, managerial excellence, and so on. But the longing remains. What does this mean? Lewis says, “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in …

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Past, Present, and Future in Perspective

Three questions: I put together this document to answer these questions, using scripture and quotes.