We think of David and Solomon as great kings, but in God's eyes they are tragic figures. The burden of royalty is to live as the focus for your peoples' ambitions. God knows that leads to corruption. Saul was the first of His people to bear that burden. The people wanted someone to "lead us … Continue reading The Folly of Kings
Author: Brian Balke
Brian practices hypnotherapy in Westlake Village, CA, with a focus on clients seeking to overcome trauma and discomfort, and to build self-esteem.
In healing us of our separation from Him, God - who is Love - must do two seemingly contradictory things: change us so that we can express love faithfully, and preserve that which is virtuous. In order to accomplish that, love divides into two parts: a masculine part that changes, and a feminine part that … Continue reading Suitable Helpmates
A friend once observed that all the greatest physicists were lovers of humanity. Imagine that ideas are little angels. Used constructively, ideas are anchored to objects and processes that allow them to extend their influence. Look at Washington, D.C. and you see the realization of the ideas of Socrates, John Locke, and the Founders. Used … Continue reading Loving Truth
In honor of Alexei Navalny. One of the characteristics of religion is a focus on the unexplained. We turn to it when "Why?" overwhelms us. Because life is marvelous in its variety, we tend to get lost in the specifics of our experience. We turn to the Good Book (or books) seeking answers through comparison … Continue reading The Bible Made Simple
A "king" in revelation is anyone who takes credit for the work done by love. In the parable of the three gold coins, Jesus passes judgement on such - albeit indirectly. The third servant, explaining his caution, testifies: You are a hard man. You take what is not yours and reap what you did not … Continue reading The Power of Humility
Love Returns 