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Unreasonable

The opposite of faith is reason. The opposite of belief is pride. Faith is not proof or fact. Belief is not rule or law, reason expands our understanding, for the social organization, providing story for history, and context for the common good. We believe in the “unseen”, sincere prayer and seeking, confides the Truth withContinue reading “Unreasonable”

Posted bycarlfmaulbeckOctober 12, 2022Posted inVirtueTags:belief, dream, faith, hear, seeLeave a comment on Unreasonable

Faith’s Fruit

Joy comes from security. Joy is built for tranquility. “What must I do to have eternal life?” “You know the commandments” “I have kept them since I was a child” “Sell everything you have then… come, follow me.”[1] When I answer the Call, rapt with a fearful Faith. When I am well with God andContinue reading “Faith’s Fruit”

Posted bycarlfmaulbeckMay 26, 2022Posted inVirtueTags:faith, fruit, happiness, joy, oneness6 Comments on Faith’s Fruit

Good Faith

To be what I am and not be what I am not – a challenging if not impossible effort. The heart has feelings and wants to be in relation – a both–and condition, it leads with submission. The mind uses logic and needs to be with science – an either-or separation, it transacts with reason.Continue reading “Good Faith”

Posted bycarlfmaulbeckAugust 23, 2021Posted inVirtueTags:faith, Harmony, heartfelt, mindfulness, to beLeave a comment on Good Faith

Creed

“I believe…” is faith without doubt. “I believe…” is not a statement of fact. The truth must be shared. It is the idea I live and die for. It is in dialogue.   Faith is not enough, belief fulfills us – beyond space and time, right here and right now.   Our creed’s avowal fostersContinue reading “Creed”

Posted bycarlfmaulbeckFebruary 15, 2020February 15, 2020Posted inVirtueTags:belief, doubt, fact, faith, idea, TruthLeave a comment on Creed

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