Parable of the Stinky Bagel
Eleanor Roosevelt was quoted as saying, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” But people can sure treat us as if we are inferior, especially when they judge us by the company we keep. But is there any truth in this judgment? If everything in life is working out for you, I certainly wouldn’t change who you hang out with. If, however, you find yourself stuck in old patterns with habits that are keeping you from living your best life now, then you might consider this lesson from a cinnamon raisin bagel.
Angels Couldn’t Cut It
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” I thought this scripture from the Gospel of John was interesting when I reread it recently. What do you suppose “the sin of the world” is? Today, let’s look at “sin” not as a bunch of things all of us do wrong, but as a specific thing not done when action was required.
Are You In The Book?
The Bible is filled with history, mythology, psalms and parables. But it also contains maps, clues, blueprints, and templates. Perhaps the most dramatic template of all is the one that, if superimposed over our own lives, will help us find our unique role in this magnificent epic adventure.
The Right Thing at the Wrong Time
Whether it’s “Samson and Delilah”, “Adam and Eve”, “Solomon and Sheba”, or “David and Bathsheba”, it’s pretty clear from the titles that even these are stories about someone’s worst day. The following message from the Bible peels back the layers of blame to reveal a fundamental understanding of our better nature. Maybe most of us make mistakes because we actually do the right thing, but at the wrong time?
Your Opportunity To Increase
Do you sometimes feel alone in the universe? Do you go through “dry spells” when you feel like you’re disconnected from God? During these times, does fear, uneasiness, a lack of confidence, or that feeling of being alone wear down your faith and self-esteem? If it feels like the spiritual river that once flowed through you has suddenly dried up at the source, there is one thing that can reconnect you to your heavenly Father…and it’s not what you think it is.
Experience as a Teacher
We’ve all probably heard that experience is the best teacher. But is it really? If “experience” was really the best teachers, wouldn’t the word be spelled T-E-A-C-H-E-R? This message illustrates the need for experts who can help us become who we were born to be, as well as offers us help in selecting the teachers, coaches, mentors, and Jedi Masters who are right for us. Only then will we be able to unlock the real power in our experiences.