About John

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I suppose you’re wondering how one becomes John the Baptist in the twenty-first century. No, probably not.

Far more likely… and without need of further evidence or testimony from me… you have already determined that I am not who I claim to be, and so, everything on this website is fictitious. Or worse, you have jumped to the conclusion that in addition to being a writer of fiction, I am just another scammer, if not the next in a long line of lying, scheming, devious, religious evildoers.

Given the times we live in, such assumptions definitely are understandable. In this case wrong, but definitely understandable. For to be sure, there has been a steady procession of these types of late... just as foretold in Scripture.

Nevertheless, if this is what you believe, then the determination of Truth you have made, is incorrect. In other words, what you have determined to be True does not match what actually is True... i.e. what is real and factual. There’s a lot of that going around these days.

So more likely, you have come to this “about John” page only out of curiosity, wondering who would post a website like this. If so, I’m sorry to disappoint you… well, not really… but I have no intention of satisfying your curiosity. That’s not what I’m here for. So let’s get that straight, right from the start.

I have not been sent to satisfy your curiosity, nor to tell you whatever it is that you want to know about whatever you want to know. I have been sent to tell you what you need to know. By this, I mean what you need to know about the God Who Created the universe and all things within it… including you… as well as what you need to know about “you personally,” your life on this earth, and, in fact, your very existence. Really. No kidding. None at all.

And by the way, the same is True of the Bible. The purpose of the Bible is not to answer your every question, nor to tell you everything you want to know about everything you want to know. The purpose of Scripture is to tell you what you need to know, about… (see above).

You do know the difference between “wants” and “needs,” don’t you? No, probably not. I'd better explain.

Your needs… including what you need to know… are the things that are “necessary,” “mandatory,” “required” for your life and wellbeing. What you want is… well, it's whatever you want. Your wants are up to you.

And you can call your wants “needs” all day long, but that doesn’t make them needs. You can also ignore your needs or be completely unaware of them, but that doesn’t keep them from being your needs… i.e. your True needs.

And unlike your needs, you can’t be ignorant of the things you want. That’s because “you yourself” are the one who determines what it is that you want. You can’t very well do that, without knowing what it is that you want, now can you?

Your needs, on the other hand, are another matter. Those are not up to you. Not knowing what your needs are doesn’t keep them from being your needs, and neither does disregarding them. Such does nothing to change the fact that the are your needs. Nothing whatsoever. So let’s get that straight up front too.

Personally, I don’t want to tell you anything about myself at all. Unfortunately, however, there are a few things you do need to know about me, if you are going to read what I write on this website. So that means I have to tell you these things, whether I want to or not… which, as I just “said,” I don’t.

The first thing you need to know about me personally, is that “me personally” has a fairly major problem on my hands, that I definitely can’t handle. And actually, there's nothing "fairly" about it. In reality, it is a monumental, two-part problem, the first part being a personal problem, and the second part being a mission-related problem.

Said another way, my first problem is “me personally.” My second, closely related problem has to do with the work I have been assigned to do, in carrying out the duties to which I have been assigned.

And not only do these two spiritually debilitating problems compound one another, each is in turn made up of its own all-star team of nasty, relentless, compounding, confounding, individual problems. So each of my two primary problems is more than a ten-headed problem, that I would need more than ten hands to handle. And the Truth is, at present, I can’t handle any one of them, all by itself!

The problem with my mission begins with the fact that the days of my preparation just ended, while I was right in the middle of not realizing that I was unprepared to write a "Gospel page" for this website. That's because I hadn't planned on doing that, because I didn't think I would need to, for which reason I didn't prepare to.

I mean, who would? Would you prepare to do something you didn't intend to do? Of course you wouldn't. I wouldn't either... which is why I didn't.

Like you, I saw no problem with this. In fact, it made good sense to me, for which reason I considered both my thinking and my approach to be just fine. I didn't see anything wrong with anything, for which reason I had no reason to believe that everything wasn’t good and fine... i.e. with THE LORD. So I was fine with my approach and fine with my reasoning on the matter, which you will find some more of in the next paragraph.

My thinking behind this thinking, was that seeing as how the people of God I am being sent to wouldn't be the people of God apart from understanding the Gospel correctly, I wouldn't need to explain the Gospel to them, and I figured I wouldn’t have to go back over it with them again, until it came up later on down the road for whatever reason, if it did. That seemed fine and right to me as well.

Additionally, I figured that given how brief and simple the Gospel is, it would be quick and easy to write whatever I needed to write about it, when and if the time came. This too, seemed fine and reasonable to me.

So everything looked good, felt right, and seemed just fine to me. As some modern Bible version might paraphrase it: “Everything looked right to me in my own eyes, so I did what seemed right to me.” Such are the days in which we live.

So I felt confident that I was thinking and doing right, and I was also confident that I was ready to embark on my long-awaited mission from God, when told to do so. To me, everything looked and seemed fine and ready, good to go, and so far so good.

But then, I very abruptly found out that in reality, "so far so good" was actually "no good so far," and believe you me, I hadn't gotten far. In fact, I hadn't taken the first step, and that's about as "not far" as it gets. Right? I mean, how far can be less far than not moving? I don't think anything can be.

While standing there atop my motionless feet at this unwelcome moment, I was shown several things I didn't know before, several things I knew before but then somehow forgot and shouldn't have, several things I failed to notice that I should have noticed, several things I didn't realize that I should have realized, several things I didn't do that I should have done, several things I did that I should not have done, and several other things I want to talk about even less. Far less.

Put them all together, and they spell: “problem.” And like every part of both problems, not only can they spell, they can also do math. Their specialty is multiplication, but they also do speed-math.

In fact, before you can count to one, they add up to a compound, complex, confounding, really big problem for “me personally," who really doesn't want another problem to deal with right now, let alone a big one, let alone a really big one, and most of all by far, this one! Very by far this one.

So now, I have not one but two considerably more than major problems to handle, one personal and one mission-related. Each one is in turn made up of numerous individual problems, not one of which I can presently cope with, let alone handle. And on top of that, I now get to realize and never forget, that after years of painful preparation in miserable isolation, I was woefully unprepared to begin my mission, when the call finally came to go forth.

This brand new realization has just made its highly unwelcome debut, right at the top of my 10 most unwanted list. It also rates a solid "10" on the unpleasant scale, as well.

Imagine that. Gold in two separate events, at the same time! And, I might add, neither achievement is due to a lack of competition. Quite the contrary. Even before this, the competition for supremacy among my many problems was already fierce, and anything but "friendly." Now it's even worse than that. Way worse.

Nevertheless, what's done is done, what wasn't wasn't, and that's the way it will stay. That's the way it is with “time” and "history." That's how they “work" together hand in hand.

And so it has come to pass... just now come to pass... that THE LORD has told me to commence speaking, in writing no less, and to begin with a "Gospel page," which, as I just said, I had not planned on doing, for which reason I hadn’t prepared to, for which reason I wasn’t prepared to. And since "now" is when this is happening, "was not prepared to write a Gospel page" has very suddenly and unexpectedly become, "am not prepared to write the Gospel page."

See the problem? If not, then go back to the words in quotation marks at the end of that last paragraph, put the word "I" before the first word, and the word "now" after the last word. See it now?

If you still can't "see" my problem, then add the additional words at the end: "like God just told me to do.” You can also put a period mark after the last word, if you want to. That will make the whole thing into a complete sentence, which is a "complete thought," which you might be able to more readily understand.

I'm sorry for doing that to you... am I ever... but if you're going to read further, you will have to be prepared to deal with these kinds of challenges. And there will be other challenges ahead, as well. Life is like that, isn’t it?… i.e. full of challenges. Or haven’t you noticed that?

The thing is... one of them anyway... I have trouble making my thoughts complete enough to make “correct” sentences out of, pretty much whenever I'm not having precisely the opposite problem. So more often than not, you will have to work a little bit at deciphering what I "say"... assuming, of course, you are going to read any more of it.

If you are, you will encounter two things: a mixture of long, run-on sentences and “sentence fragments.” I get the reason for not writing in long sentences with too much information in them, but I don’t see the problem with sentences being too short, as long as the meaning is clear. It’s not a problem when people talk out loud, so why should it be a problem when they write? Beats me.

At any rate, I am trying hard not to do either of those two things, whenever I can avoid it. But the problem with that is, trying to write “properly” is taking more time than saying what needs to be said. And besides the added frustration… which makes it almost impossible for me to write at all… there simply isn’t time for this.

Besides that, I can only spend so much time trying to say things better, before I start getting bogged down in my rewriting, or it reaches the point where what I am writing starts to move even further away from saying what I am trying to say, than it already is. And that defeats the whole purpose of what I’m trying to do! What I'm trying to do, is to tell you what you need to know, as clearly as I possibly can, like I was told to do.

So if you are going to try to “listen” to what I have to “say,” be advised that just reading what I write is sure to be a challenge. I can only hope that you are up to it. And I'm not even talking about what I'm talking about, I’m only talking about the writing itself.

I assure you, I am definitely not doing this on purpose… i.e. intentionally “talking” and writing bad. Make that, “badly.” I’m actually trying hard to write "properly," as far as I am able. Unfortunately for both of us, however, that isn't very far.

The main problem with my writing is, I can't seem to "talk" in my head the way I normally talk when I talk out loud, in order to make what I’m trying to say write right when I write it on the computer. Like right there, for example.

See what I mean? I rewrote that last paragraph several times, and the time before the last time was better. It was shorter, clearer, easier to read, and, unfortunately, prematurely deleted. This goes on constantly when I write, which is one of the reasons why I don't write, whenever possible... which, unfortunately for me, it no longer is.

As you also just witnessed, I am finding it very difficult to fix this problem. But I am trying. I am also trying to find some way to get around this problem, but so far, all I have been able to come up with, is to use connecting dots...like this.

Using dots this way, seems to at least make all these gnarly words and sentences cooperate with each other a little better. Good enough to work, from what I have been told, but the problem with that is, I can't tell when it does… i.e. when my rewriting has reached the point where it is clear enough, that you will be able to easily and adequately understand it.

And I'm sorry, but after what just happened, I would much rather go overboard than under-board in my efforts the rest of the way, especially in trying to make what I say as understandable as I possibly can… like I was told to do. In fact, I don’t want to take any chances at all about that. Not a one.

But tell me, how come "under-board" needs a hyphen, and "overboard" doesn't? These kinds of procedural matters are never a problem at all when one is talking out loud, but they pop up all the time when writing... which for me, is another reason not to.

I try not to let them, but for some reason, these admittedly minor irritations really bother and distract me, which makes it even harder for me to concentrate on what I'm trying to say/write, which is hard enough to start with. I don't know why this is, but then, why are those teeny-tiny little gnats more annoying than the bigger ones?

Speaking of procedures, I’m sure there must be some rule somewhere against using dots the way I do, but I don’t know it, so I’m not going to let it bother me, which I don’t have time to do anyway. I certainly wouldn’t follow such a policy in any matter of importance, mind you, but this doesn't happen to be one of them. Sure not to me anyway.

I am given to believe that semicolons are used to break up long sentences, and I'm sure they can. But I don't know how to use them properly, and whenever I try to, they don’t break things up where I want them broken up anyway. So as far as I’m concerned, they're just an additional nuisance, which I also don't need any more of right now.

Unless I'm missing something, trying to figure out the “proper” punctuation techniques to use isn’t worth the aggravation. As far as I’m concerned, trying to make words into “proper” sentences… which I can’t seem to get the hang of… is plenty aggravating enough, and more aggravation is the last thing I need more of at any time, but most of all, when I'm trying to write. For me, writing is all aggravation all the time.

It seems to me that a semicolon just amounts to a long comma anyway. So we can probably do just fine without them, especially, since we have the dots. I think the dots are better anyway, and you can stick them in anywhere you want to.

And by the way, I don't claim the dots to be an original idea on my part. The Truth is, I saw them once on a telegram, and, I might add, they weren't trademarked, or registered, or copyrighted, or anything like that.

In case you're too young to know, telegrams were how people used to talk in writing to other people across great distances, before the internet was invented. That was also before the telephone was invented, which, as I’m sure you must know, was the ancient ancestor of the cellphone.

So apparently, using dots that way in writing was okay back then, and this being the case, I don't see how they could be so horribly terribly awful to use now. I don't know why they would have fallen out of usage on their own, but maybe they just lost popularity for some reason or another. And if this is so, then there might not be a rule against using them after all. So much the better.

In any event, I don't see any reason not to use dots this way, and if not using them is going to make my writing even worse, I don't see why anyone else would want me to not use them either. Add to this, that the last thing I want to do is make my writing even harder for you to read than it already is, and you will “see” why I have no intention of not using the dots. I hope you will anyway.

I do know that you have to write in paragraphs, and you need at least two sentences to make one. But that shouldn't be an issue. I can always throw in something to make a second sentence, whenever needed.

I don’t know what the upper limit is, but the way I write, I'm sure it would be in constant jeopardy. Fortunately, that shouldn't be an issue either. As far as I’m concerned, the closer to two sentences the better, and that automatically eliminates the risk of trouble in the other direction, at the same time. So that’s pretty much my approach, when it comes to paragraphs.

If you still don’t have the gist of what I said back there... about being unprepared to begin my mission... just keep reading, because I will be repeating myself again soon enough. But when I do, I will be restating what I already stated in different words, in order to reexplain it in a simpler or, at least, different way, so as to make it even easier for you to understand, and/or so you can better and more fully understand it. That's the plan anyway.

I will be doing a lot of this too, but not because I don't know how not to. How not to is to not write it at all, which would be perfectly fine with me... more than perfectly fine. But that's not an option, because this is what THE LORD told me to do, and how to go about doing it. Seriously. I really mean it.

Really. I am not making this up! None of it. I actually do have a pretty good imagination, but it's nowhere near good enough to make all of this up! Not even close. I'm also not kidding, and I am definitely not "fooling around" either. No more of that for sure. The time for that is over.

If you are going to try to read what I have to "say," you will need to keep in mind most of all, that I have just had a very unpleasant, not-so-minor little “mishap” with God, which there was nothing little about. To make matters worse, it happened before I even got started on my mission, and now, it's making it really hard to get started. But to be sure, the cause, fault and responsibility for this not-so-little little "mishap" was 100% me, 0% God.

So even if you don't believe in God, I hope you can at least understand why “I myself” am going to try really hard not to immediately have another one of these "mishaps," especially since I just did immediately have another one, right after I started the Gospel page! In fact, it happened so immediately, I didn't even have time between the first time and the second time, to try to keep it from happening again!

So that's what I am doing now and from now on... i.e. trying really hard to not have a third crash-and-burn, before my mission has even gotten off the ground. But at the same time, that raises the risk that I might wind up trying too hard... to not fall on my face a third time... which could cause complications of its own. So now, I also have to worry about that too... i.e. falling off the horse on the other side, by over-explaining too many thing too many times, in too many ways.

The Truth is, all of this is why I am now here on this "page" instead of the Gospel “page.” I am writing this "about John" page for you to read first, so you will be able to better understand me, and most of all, what I “say” on the Gospel page… if and when I am able to write it, and you choose to read it, if you do. It could be that this just might make the difference, and like I said, I am not going to run the risk of coming up short again in my efforts.

The fact is, I am trying really hard to do what I was told to do, the way I was told to do it, all of which is to help you. So do bare with me, if I seem to be struggling with what to say and how to say what I need to say, while repeating myself too much. Okay?

Maybe even bare with "me" and my personal problems a teensy bit when you can spare it too. I know that will be hard, but at least try. I mean, is that really asking too much of you? I know you don't care what I think, but I don't think it is. So just please try to be a little understanding here. Can you do that?

I know you don't want to, and I know it will be oh so very very hard and costly for you to do it, but I know you can do it, if you try. Besides, it's not for “me” anyway. It's for “you.” Seriously. That’s how I know you can do it, if you want to.

At this juncture, I am 99.9% certain you can't see that this is so, but it's 100% True anyway, whether you can "see" it or not. So all I can do, is hope you will be understanding and patient, and try to keep reading, for your own sake. And I really do hope you will. But I know for sure what I'm going to do... at least try hard to do.

I also know what I'm going to try really hard to not do again… which I just mentioned a few paragraphs back. So if you are going to come along with me on the path of Truth, you will also need to keep that in mind as well, and not let it slip back out again. Alright? Alright.

And so it has come to pass, that my present situation is not good... which it already wasn't, even before this. Not good at all. And this is only the beginning of my newfound distress, which has already coupled up all-too-nicely with my all-too-constant, ever-at-the-ready, previously existing stress and distress, which makes it really hard for me to do... anything. Anything productive, anyway.

So to repeat what I said earlier... making a long story short while leaving out as much as possible, and at the same time reexplaining what I said… I was just told to begin my mission, but to do a Gospel “page” first, and do it now, as in "today." And just this moment, I am considerably less prepared to do that, than I would have liked to be... and should have been.

And as I said, this entire, highly upsetting situation is my very own fault, which, as you might imagine, makes me feel ever so much better about it. But even when coupled with my already overflowing supply of compounding stress and distress, this is only the beginning of my "problem."

Now I know you are not the least bit interested in hearing about my problems. Do I ever. But you are going to anyway. At least if you keep reading you are, because that’s what I'm going to be writing about next… i.e. more about.

I also know you have problems of your own. Do I ever. But if you are going to read, you need to know about the ones of my problems that will make this even harder for you to do, and why this is so. That’s because knowing these things will make it a little easier for you to weather the ill-effects of my numerous, mission-related and personal “issues.” At least that’s my hope.

So again I say, all of this is not for "me," it's exclusively for you. It's also because this is what I have been told to do for you... i.e. make everything extra-clear, ultra-simple, and not leave out a single thing you need to know. So regardless of what "you" do, "I" for one, am going to try really hard to do just that.

Not that you care, but helping you will come at a substantial cost to “me personally.” So the way I “see” it, the least you can do is read it. I don’t think that’s asking too terribly much of you, especially since it’s for your own benefit.

And not that you would want to do anything to help "me personally," but since it's for "you" and not "me," maybe you could even help "me" just a little bit, in helping you. You can start by reading carefully, and with a little effort. And actually, even though I said, “to start with,” that’s all you have to do, the whole way through.

I don't think that's asking too excessively much of you either. Do you? The Truth is, it’s not. Not at all. So at least try.

I also "talk" really slowly when I write, plus I type really slowly and make lots of mistakes. So if you're having trouble understanding me, try reading slower. That will definitely help.

Reading slower... "more slowly"... will also give the many Truths we will be flying through, a little more time to fall into place, which, as we go, will make everything easier to understand. It will also enable you to understand it better and more fully.

Of course, reading slower will make it take longer to read, which to me, would be a really major downside. I myself hate to read, just as much as I hate to write. And just like with writing, when I can't escape doing it, the quicker it's over with the better.

But in Truly important matters, what must be done must be done, and without a doubt, that’s the case in this case… i.e. writing this website. Of course, as far as “you’” are concerned, “you yourself” will be the judge of that. Indeed, you get to choose for yourself what is and isn't important in life, and what matters to “you personally."

Nevertheless, if you are going to read, you need to understand what you are reading. And like it or not, in order to do that, you must understand it correctly. That’s the only way it can be done. That goes for anything and everything you read, the Bible most of all.

In reality, to “understand something incorrectly” is a contradiction in terms. For by definition, "to understand something incorrectly,” is to misunderstand it, which means: not understand it.

The last time I looked, “not understand it” meant, “not understand it.” That’s what it will mean the next time I look too, because that's what it means. This is not subject to question or debate, and it doesn’t really matter whether you agree with me or not. That’s the way it is, and that's all there is to it. The same goes for the meaning of the Scriptures. They mean what they mean, regardless of what you think they mean.

And whether I like it or not, if you don't consider yourself to be an important matter, and/or you don't regard things having to do with your life and existence as being important, that’s up to you too. It’s your call.

Really! If you don’t think the Truth about yourself to be worth hearing about and having a brief think about, that’s entirely your choice. If you do you do, and if you don’t you don’t. The Truth is, I have no say in the matter, and neither does anyone else, other than you.

But even if you don’t think your life and existence are worth giving a “listen,” you can still read along anyway. I don’t know why you would want to… I know I sure wouldn’t… but if you do, you can.

What you can’t do, is understand what you are reading, without putting some time and effort into it. No one can. And, in fact, there is really no point in reading something…anything… if you're not going to understand it correctly. And to that I also say, “the Bible, most of all.” That's definitely the way that is.

@ The Way It Is

It’s really quite simple. It is Truth that brings understanding, and understanding that brings knowledge. Untruth and misunderstanding do not. Apart from Truth, there is no understanding, and apart from understanding, there is no knowledge to go by in life. That’s the way it is, and that’s all there is to it.

That's the way "Truth" works in your mind... if you allow it to. And as it does, it allows “you” to acquire and process Truth better, more efficiently, and more quickly.

If you will simply seek the Truth, and put just a little time and effort into it, it will work for you, just as it does for everyone else who does this. And if you do it on this website, that will also help us make up for lost time… i.e. lost due to my poor, slow and excessive writing.

So for Truth to work for “you personally,” you must first get the necessary Truth into your head, and understand it correctly. That's what I have been sent to help you do.

Seriously. It’s True. I can’t do it for you, but I definitely can help you… assuming, of course, you are one who can discern Truth, as well as one who seeks to know the Truth.

The fact is, when it comes to the human mind, Truth is the most important and powerful of all the things that exist, and of all the forces at work in the universe. Truth is incredibly powerful and beneficial to human beings, above all things… most of all, the Truth of God.

The fact is, Truth is the “light” that enables one to “see” in the darkness. And apart from the light, that’s all there is… i.e. darkness. Indeed, without Truth, there is nothing to “see,” and nothing reliable to go by in life.

And more light is always better than less light. Compared to having a dim light, more light allows one to see more, and to see what they see better and more clearly.

That's how the "light" of the Truth works, in the minds of human beings… at least, those who acquire it and use it productively. So why make the journey of life by flashlight, when you can do it in broad daylight?

That “Truth is the light” analogy wasn't original either. It's straight out of the Bible. I just moderned-up the language a bit, for the twenty-first century. As you probably know, they didn't even have flashlights back then.

And actually, that “Truth is the light of the human mind,” is found in other places, as well as the Bible. In fact, this Truth about Truth has ever been known to human beings, in all times and places… at least to those who give any thought to their brief existence, in the physical universe.

I'm pretty good at analogies myself, but mine are nowhere near as good as the thousands of analogies, metaphors and figurative stories found in the Bible, which are there to help you better understand all the words and teachings meant to be taken “literally.” I do use modern language sometimes… like comparing Truth to “daylight” and less of it to a “flashlight”… but I do nothing at any time to in any way alter the meaning of the Scriptures, in anything I explain… anything I explain.

The same goes for using capital letters where they don’t belong… according to the rules… and underlining words for emphasis and/or to call your attention to them. All of these makeshift techniques are just my way of enhancing the meaning of what you are reading a bit, so you can better and more easily “see” the Truth for yourself. I’m not sure it actually does that, but that’s why I do it.

As I have been saying since advising you of my “mission statement” on the homepage, I am here to help you. That's the very reason I have been sent… again.

What I mean by "sent" is: "sent personally by the God of the Bible." And when I say that I was sent to "help," I mean to help you personally. I know that's hard to believe, but it’s True anyway, whether you believe it or not. And I assure you, I am by far the minor “helper” in the undertaking.

Or did "you personally" just happen to get onto this website and read all the way to here by accident? Come on now. Don't be a spiritual ninny. And here too, I don’t mean don't be one for me, I mean don't be one for yourself.

Instead, please do be good to yourself spiritually, as well as in all those other ways, which are more immediately gratifying, but infinitely less important. After all, your True inner self is the only "self" you've got. Scriptures, in anything I explain… anything I explain. And that's for sure. God or no God, when it comes to human beings, it's strictly one to a person.

I’m also here to tell you, that in the very likely event you are not doing it at present, you had better attend to your spiritual needs, and do it now… as in, “at once.” And do keep in mind, that while help is helpful, you are the one who must do it. The Truth is, you are the only one who can do it. Ultimately, "you" are the one in charge of your own human spirit.

And while you might yet find some help in this regard, the unfortunate Truth is, there is less and less of it to be found in this world, with each passing day. As the saying goes, “Good help is hard to find these days.” Is it ever.

Regrettably, this is True of spiritual help, most of all. And more regrettably still, as the ranks of those willing and able to help you in spiritual matters diminish in these last days of the age, the ranks of those who will do just the opposite are rapidly growing. So do beware of all the well-intentioned spiritual guidance out there, which so many people are so eager to provide to you these days.

But to be sure, regardless of who helps or hinders you, in fact, regardless of anything that anyone does or doesn’t do, your mind is yours to do with as you please, and ultimately, “you yourself” are the keeper of your own human soul. So do keep in mind, that when it comes to the well-being of your spirit, your own mind, and your one and only life, it Truly is up to you.

In addition to reminding you about these things, I have also been told to tell you, that you had better think very carefully about what is Truly "good" for your “self” and do it now, while you still have time. And now, I have done just that! I have officially informed you of this…just as I was told to do.

If you already knew all of this, so much the better. In that case, I have made you aware of it, as of now… just in case it had since slipped your mind. Either way, that's another one to check off my "tell them up front" list.

That might not matter to you, but to me, these check-marks signal progress. In fact, I regard them as actual “steps” in the right direction, which is welcome news to my feet.

They aren't exactly steps on the “page” I was told to take them on, but at least they are steps. So what I'm thinking is, if I can get my feet going on this page, they might start moving on the Gospel page, when and if I can manage to get them back there.

And by the way, if you think this whole thing is hard for "you" to believe, just imagine how I felt, when I found out about "me" being given this mission. And if you can do that, then imagine what it’s like now, having been told to begin speaking, and of all things, to do it in writing…while in the sorry condition I am in, no less.

But then, knowing that other people are not "you," that's probably another thing hard for you to do... i.e. imagine what it’s like for others, especially people you don’t even know on a personal basis. The Truth is, some people can’t seem to do that at all, and most people aren’t the least bit interested in doing it anyway… more and more by the day, in fact.

Extra Text Box

No, I'm not nearly finished. What you’re reading right now, is written in what my do-it-yourself website maker calls a “text box.” On my computer, it has lines around it… making it a “box”… but you can’t see the lines on the actual website. If I don’t write something in the boxes, they completely disappear, and I have nothing to write anything in. Unfortunately, they only hold so much text, after which I have to continue my writing in the next one.

I’m writing these two paragraphs in this extra text box... which you can't see... in order to explain this to you, and to mention that this is why I call them “text box 1,” text box 2,” and so on. This may or may not have been necessary for me to do, but there must be no confusion about anything on this website. None whatsoever.

Text Box 2

Of course, if you don't want my help, and/or you don’t want to read anymore, you certainly don’t have to. I’m sure you knew that already. And if you don't want my help, that's fine with me. It’s not at all fine with you, but to be sure, it's your prerogative.

So you go right ahead and do whatever you want to. Well, technically, “whichever you want to.” For the Truth is, you only have two alternatives to choose between in this matter, and you most surely will choose and do one or the other. That part you don’t get to choose. Or did you not know that?

The Truth is, as full of choices as our lives are, there are numerous aspects… numerous highly consequential aspects of life… in which we have no alternative other than to do as we are compelled to do. In some instances, there is no choice to make at all. What happens happens, and that’s the way it is, regardless of what we think, feel, believe, choose, say or do.

But in other instances, we must make a choice, and then do as we have chosen to do. And right here is a perfect example.

Now that you have encountered this website, you have no choice but to choose between the two alternatives presented to you… i.e. to read further or not… and then do according to your choice. You surely will choose one alternative or the other, and you surely will do according to your choice. You either will read on, or you won’t. No two ways about it. Or, I should say, “only two ways about it.”

And keep in mind as well, that choosing to do nothing, is not a “third” alternative. In reality, it is your choice to not read further… at least for the time being. So is choosing to "think about it" or to remain “undecided,” whether temporarily or permanently.

However you spin it, it's the exercise of your own personal choice not to read any more, and that’s precisely what you will do… i.e. not read any further. And this remains your choice, unless and until you choose and do otherwise… i.e. you choose to resume reading and then actually do so.

Can you “see” that? You do get to choose which to do, but you have no choice but to choose and do one or the other. You must make this choice between the two alternatives set before you, and you most definitely will act upon your choice, in real life. You either will read further or you won't, and like it or not, there is no third alternative.

You may, indeed, make the choice to read further in your mind, and then not actually do so in the moments, hours or days to follow, but unless and until you actually do so… i.e. read further… that’s where it stays: only in your mind, not in your real life in the real world. In other words, your choice is merely a mental decision, unconnected to the reality of your actual behavior and actions… i.e. the real and actual living of your life. As, typically phrased, "it's all in your head."

The Truth is, until such time as you actually do something in real life about a choice made in your mind, it remains nothing more than an “intention.” It is merely a "thought" or "idea," not something real in real life.

So, you “see”... hopefully... you surely will do one or the other of these two things. You will either read on or not, in accordance with your own free will and personal choice. And at every moment right up to the moment at which you actually do read further, you are doing in accordance with your choice to not read further.

Conversely, as you continue to read, your doing so is the direct result of your choice to do so… unless, of course, someone is making you do it against your will. Talk about unlikely.

Whether you realize it or not, that’s the way it works… i.e. your “living on the earth,” here in the physical universe. That’s the way it works at every moment of your life, and in your life in its entirety. It’s really very simple. And the reason is simple too: That’s the way it is. What could be simpler than that?

And by the way, it’s the same with believing in God. Once you become aware of the possibility of God’s EXISTENCE… which typically happens early in childhood… you must choose whether or not to believe that God EXISTS, however tentatively. Obviously, one cannot believe God to EXIST before becoming aware of the possibility, but once this awareness is obtained, choose you will.

And so it is that all human beings begin their earthly lives in a state of unbelief… or, if you prefer, “non-belief”… as regards the EXISTENCE of a “God of Creation.” That's the way it is with human beings... all of them.

And one can remain unsure or undecided for as long as he or she wants to, but unless and until a person consciously and intentionally chooses to believe that God EXISTS and then actually does so, he or she remains in that condition… i.e. not believing that God EXISTS. And yes, it really is just that simple.

Do be aware, however, that in the Bible, “believing in God” does not merely mean, “believe that God EXISTS.” In Scripture… everywhere in Scripture… “to believe in God” means to trust in God. It means, “to rely upon God,” which is a choice you make in your mind, that is only real when you actually do so… i.e. rely upon God in the things you actually think, say and do in your daily life.

The Truth is, apart from actually doing something in the real world, it is simply not possible to trust anyone or anything! That's what trusting is: relying upon someone or something in the things we do.

And not to digress into a grammar lesson… from “me” of all people… but in most English versions of the Bible, when the verb “believe” is used as a noun, it might be translated “belief,” but far more often, you will find the word “faith. However this word be translated, the inescapable Truth is, in the original words of the Scriptures… i.e. the words actually written by the real and actual human authors of the Bible… the very same word is used as both a noun and a verb.

In other words, according to Scripture, “to believe in God” and “to have faith in God” mean the same thing... exactly the same thing... namely: "to trust God," "to rely upon God." That's what the writers of Scripture meant by what they wrote, so that's what the Bible means by what it "says"... regardless of how the word "faith/believe" might be translated, in any given passage, in any given version of the Bible.

And to be completely sure, this is extremely important to correctly understand. In fact, it is “vitally important,” “critically important,” essential to understand correctly. So please do. We wouldn't want anyone running around thinking they believe in God, when according to the Bible, they don't.

Obviously… I hope… one cannot have faith in God, without first making the determination of Truth, that God does indeed EXIST. That's for sure too. Really. It's pretty hard to trust in someone/something/anything you don’t believe to exist... impossible, in fact.

So just as obviously… I hope… simply making the determination in one’s mind: “it is True that God EXISTS,” does not in any way constitute “faith in God.” Said differently, in no way at all is it “believing in God,” as described in the Bible.

So here you are, reading this next paragraph, in your real life in the real world. And unless someone is forcing you to do it... which I seriously doubt... you are doing it of your own free will and personal choice. In other words, you are doing it because you chose to do it, and your continuing to do it... i.e. to keep reading... is the direct result of your choice to do so.

If you didn’t before, do you “see” this now? If so, then you also get to "see" what comes of it… i.e. what comes of your choice to keep reading. Of course, that assumes you stay with it long enough for something to come of it... which, for sure, will be a challenge, in more ways than one. Several more.

So as I hope you can clearly "see," just as it is with believing in God, you have no choice but to make this choice about reading on, whether you want to or not. And just as surely, you will carry out your choice in your real and visible life in the real and visible world, sentence by sentence and paragraph by paragraph, for as long as you continue to read.

In the same way… exactly the same way… should you stop reading at some point, regardless of when, why or for how long, that too, will happen because you chose to do so. Quite simply, the things we intentionally do and don’t do in life… all of them… directly result from and correspond to the choices we make in our minds. It's as simple as that, and that's all there is to it.

If you ask me, you might as well keep reading. By doing that, you will at least learn what you need to know about yourself, as well as what's going on in you, with you, and around you… i.e. in the world you live in. These seem to me like things you would want to know about.

But then, you didn’t ask me, and it doesn’t matter what it seems like to me. It’s strictly up to you and you alone. So by all means, do as you choose. As I just said, you will anyway.

I'm sorry if you don't like being forced to make these kinds of mandatory decisions and choices, but that’s what you have to do and will do. It’s 100% unavoidable, because that’s the way it is. That's "life." And that’s not up to me either. I definitely have no say so in the matter, and I am surely not the one making you choose or do… anything.

Life makes you do it! I mean, what is life, if not that? Life is a constant, ongoing series of decisions and choices large and small, many of which are forced upon us. Nothing new about that. It’s been that way all along… for everyone in the world.

So I’m sorry if you don’t like it, or you don't want life to be like that, but the Truth is, it's like that anyway, whether you want it to be or not. As I keep saying, that’s life, that's the way it is, and there is nothing that you or anyone else can do about it, except to do as you are compelled to do… which is to make your choices in life between the alternatives presented to you, and then carry out your choices one by one, day by day.

Like it or not, that's what you most surely will do, because that’s life. That’s the way life is, and that’s how human choosing and doing works. And no matter what you do or don’t do, there is just plain no getting around it.

So deal with it! Or, if you would prefer, don't. That's another of the choices you do get to make... and will make.

I'll tell you one thing though, you would be wise to deal with it, and do so now. For if you don't deal with the Truth as you should when you should, the Truth will eventually deal with you, and "you" won’t like it.

That's the way it is too. And to be sure... absolutely certain... the Truth is a really bad thing to be on the wrong side of, in any way at any time. Really bad.

Of course, you might evade the Truth in the short term, and even think yourself to be getting around the Truth now and then. But in the long run, there is no getting around the Truth, nor is there any getting away from the Truth, avoiding it, evading it, or escaping it. For Truth is everywhere present at all times, whenever and wherever things exist and happen. That's also the way it is.

The Truth is, everything about you and your earthly existence is what it is. But unlike the other living creatures on the earth, we human beings have numerous personal freedoms and options available to us, in the living out of our lives.

And in every instance, time and place, we make these choices for ourselves, and we decide for ourselves which way to go… i.e. “which course to follow” and “what steps to take.” And that’s what we most surely will do, each and every one of us, individual by individual, choice by choice, and day by day, for the duration of the “journey.”

As I keep saying, that’s the way life is, and that’s the way it always has been, for every human being ever to live on the earth. And that includes “you” and “me” both.

Are you picking up on how this lifelong process of choosing and doing goes? If not, read this section again, and this time, read and think carefully. Remember? This was the one little thing I asked you to do, to help me help you, for your own good.

Now I know you didn't ask to be here in the first place, but the fact is, you are here… at least for the moment you are. By "here," I mean “here in the universe,” along with the rest of us. And just like you, none of the rest of us asked to be here either.

In fact, we were never even consulted in the matter!… not even by our own parents! And yet, by the time you learn how to talk, all you ever hear is, “ask before you this” and “ask before you that.” What’s the deal on that? Allow me to tell you. Actually, I already have, but let me say it in another way.

What it is is, things in the physical universe are what they are, and “you yourself” are one of them! Like it or not, you are "here" in this universe now, life is what it is, and “you” are what you are, no matter who you are or who you think you are. In fact, no matter what you think, feel, say, do or don’t. That’s the deal. It’s called: “life.”

And what a deal it is! It’s the deal of a lifetime!… quite literally. And through no choice of your own, you are “here” now, so like it or not, the deal is yours! But it’s definitely not a take-it-or-leave-it deal. The Truth is, you have already taken it, and soon enough, you will leave it... perhaps, sooner than you think.

Can you not “see” that this is so?… i.e. that this is True? God or no God, it is. That’s the way it is, and that’s the Truth. It just plain is!

The Truth is what it is, and whatsoever is so, is True and real… whether it be about things physical or not. Truth and reality coincide in this universe, and therein lies the connection between all that is True and all that is real. And thus, for the human being, Truth itself is the link between all that is True and real… be it Truth about the physical aspects of our existence, or otherwise.

And that’s also why there is no getting around the Truth, and no getting away from it. Truth is everywhere present at all times and thus, inescapable! So get over it, get on top of it, and let's get on with it... if you're coming along, that is.

I hope you are, but I’m sorry to tell you… I really am… if you can’t “see” that this is so, you can’t come along. You can still read along, but you can’t come along. I’m really very sorry, but it can’t be done.

As much as I want you to, if you can’t discern Truth, you cannot come along on the path of Truth, for this requires that you follow the Truth. And you can’t very well follow the Truth, if you can’t “see” the Truth.

And I also regret to say… I really do… that if you can’t discern Truth, then you can’t “hear” it either. So what good would it be for me to “speak” the Truth to you, and of what help could I be to you? None that I can “see.” For as it so happens, Truth is all I have to offer you... other than a brief distraction from the corona lock-down, perhaps.

@ Human Life & Living

In any case and in every case, the Truth is, there is nothing you can do about the way life "is," except to make your choices, and then carry them out in your very own real life, in the real world. That's what people do in living their earthly lives, day by day, for as many days as it turns out to be.

So do “you.” Details aside, that's what human life on the earth is. That’s what it’s all about… for everyone… no matter who, where or when. Always has been.

The bottom line is this: Your physical body and your earthly life belong to you, and you are free to think, feel, reason, decide and believe whatever you want to. It is through these internal, “personal operations”that we process the information we take in.

At the end of this process, we reach the conclusions and decisions, which become the basis of the personal choices we make. We then act upon these choices in the things we say and do.

So as I’m sure you know, you can say and do whatever you want to, within the confines of your circumstances and the limits of your personal abilities. And that's exactly what you will do, throughout the course of your life on the earth... just like everyone else.

Within those same limitations, you most definitely can and will affect innumerable aspects of your own life, and to varying degrees, the lives of other people as well. And in so doing, “you” will determine for yourself who you become as an individual, human being. But there is nothing you can do about what you are and what your life on the earth “is.” Nothing whatsoever.

Just like everyone else, all you can do… and will do… is to make your personal choices, and then carry them out in real time, in your very own real life, in the very real world in which you live your life. And every single thing you choose and do, will be every bit as real as you are.

That's the way human life in the universe works. In case you haven't noticed, this is what people do in living out their lives on the earth. We all do this day by day in our daily lives, and in the overall sense of one’s "life on the earth,” in its entirety.

In the course of living out our lives... regardless of the course we choose... we can't change a single thing about what life "is" and "isn't," but in our ongoing choosing and doing, we do get to affect many aspects of what "will be” and what “will happen” in the future, both for ourselves and others. And this, of course, is why human beings spend the great majority of their waking hours doing just that... i.e. doing things to manage their present circumstances and influence future events... or at least try to.

As I am quite sure you know, the way we go about doing this, is by means of our physical bodies. In fact, that's how human beings go about doing anything and everything they do in the physical universe, including the going about itself.

It is by means of our visible, physical bodies, that we act upon the invisible, internal, personal decisions and choices we make in our minds. And it is through this entire process that we manage, direct, and conduct our daily lives in the world, interacting with the other people and things in the world around us... and nowadays, with people all over the world, in a matter of seconds.

Without a doubt, we have come a long way since the days of the telegram!… a very long way. And in the overall scheme of things, it has happened in a really short period of time, too.

Simply put, these physical "acts" are the countless personal movements, actions, activities, behaviors, practices, deeds and doings of every kind, in, by and through which we live our lives. Our ongoing actions... along with those of others... result in the events and circumstances that fill in the details of our lives, minute to minute, day by day, and year by year, for as long as we are "here."

Obviously, it is the things we physically do in the real world, which most directly affect us in our daily living. To varying degrees, the things we say and do directly and indirectly affect other people as well. And at the same time, those “other people” are doing the very same thing we are doing... affecting us in different ways and to various degrees, as well as themselves.

These actions and their effects happen constantly in daily life, in matters large and small, consequential and not. And in the overall sense, all of these day by day events add up to one's "life on the earth" during any given period of time, and ultimately, one’s life in its entirety.

Very simple. Life and living may not be simple, but when one stops to think about it, what life actually “is” actually is quite simple to understand… assuming one actually does stop to think about it.

Different as our lives and circumstances might be, we human beings all do the same basic things day in and day out, all the way through life, choosing and doing as we “go.” Such is life.

To a large extent, the things we experience in the future are the consequences of our very own actions… i.e. the things we do, be they good or bad, large or small. The “big” ones establish the course of our lives, and the “little” ones fill in the details.

It is through this process of acting upon our personal choices, that we do the things we do in the world, by means of our physical bodies. We do it in matters large and small, consequential and not, all day every day… in everything from sitting in a chair to having a family.

In the everyday sense, this is what we do in living our lives. Add up all the days, weeks, months and years, and you have the total lifespan of an person’s earthly life, in its entirety. Give it a good spin, and there you have it: “The brief life of the human being on planet earth,” itself nothing more that a tiny speck of matter in a vast physical universe of incomprehensible proportions.

Round and round we go, each and all of us, once a day, day by day, in our temporary, earthly existence. "Here" we are. All the same, but each a distinct and separate individual, with his or her own unique set of physical and personal characteristics.

Add together the lives of all human beings... including your own... and you have: "human civilization on the earth.” Add together all the lives of all the human beings who have ever lived on the earth, and you have: "the history of human civilization." It's all just simple addition. Definitely big numbers, but when it comes to the plain, simple, basic Truth, it’s always simple addition. Even I can do it.

But tell me, does this sound like an over-simplification to you? If you think so, I could remind you that “human civilization on the earth” is not exactly something one can easily summarize in a few short paragraphs. But instead, I will gladly confess to it, and thank you for the vote of confidence! And if you don’t know why, then you are not reading and/or thinking carefully enough.

I myself am unimpressed with over-simplifications, which by their very nature leave things out that belong in. But in some cases, they can be highly effective in treating certain kinds of over-complications, which far more often and more greatly afflict the minds of twenty-first century humans… especially the people of God, and especially in their understanding of the Bible.

Nonetheless and however overly simple it might be, what I have just described to you, is the earthly life of the human being in a nutshell. It's pretty much what we all do, all day every day, from beginning to end, over the course of our respective lifespans.

If you don't like the way I described it, that's one thing. But if you don’t like "life" being this way… well, too bad. That’s the way it is. And don’t blame me for it either. I didn't do it. In fact, it was like that long before I got here… very long before.

I didn't make things this way, and I'm not the one making you live your life in any way, choose or do anything. It's just "life." One last time… at least for the time being... that’s life. That’s the way it is, and it is what it is... for all human beings.

Of course, there is more to life than what I have just described. There are all kinds of other things involved, and other “ingredients” that go into our lives on the earth. But what I just covered is a large part of it, and a very large and very important part of it it is.

Our actions in the very real physical universe, are the result of and the evidence of the immaterial, personal choices we make in our minds, which are every bit as real as the things we physically do. In fact, our invisible, personal choices in life are as real as anything and everything physical and visible in the physical universe. They just don’t happen to be physical in nature.

If you can’t clearly “see” that, then perhaps you have never stopped to think about it. Or maybe it’s just a bit unclear to you. If so, read on, and it will become less so. All you have to do is stick to the plan… i.e. read along, thinking carefully and determining the Truth for yourself, as we "go."

As we progress on the path of Truth, we will add more and more Truth as we "travel" along, in the time that remains to us. “Step” by “step,” we will add Truth to Truth, and the increased Truth will shed additional “light” on our steps, and on the path itself. That's the way Truth works.

In the process, the Truth will become more and more "visible" and clear to you... in "literal" terms, more "evident" to you. That’s how Truth works in the mind of the human being, and that’s how it will work for "you"… if you let it.

And by no accident or coincidence, that’s also the way this website works. In fact, you will find this to be "standard operating procedure," on every page, for as long as this website continues… i.e. unless and until something unexpectedly pops up, bringing it to an abrupt conclusion.

But know for sure, that nothing will ever unexpectedly pop up, that will in any way cause the most basic and important Truths about our existence to become the least bit complicated, let alone over-complicated. Not on this website it won’t.

Neither will anything on this website be the least bit difficult to understand. Hard to read and “listen” to, yes. But difficult to understand, not at all. I deal only with the simple, basic and most important Truths in life, and I specialize in the most important Truths of all... the Truth of God... none of which is in any way complicated or difficult to understand.

To be certain, these most basic and important Truths I have been sent to “show” you, are about the nature of human life on the earth... including your own… both its physical nature and its spiritual nature. And to be equally certain, you can ignore it all you want to, but there is no more getting around your spiritual nature, than there is getting around your physical nature.

God or no God, the physical nature and spiritual nature of the human being are joined together and inseparable from one another in every human being, for the life of each person's physical body. And to be equally certain, that includes you and yours. This too, just plain is what it is, whether or not you understand it, agree with it, or like it.

In fact, that’s the way it is, no matter what you do or don’t think, feel, believe, say or do. And I am here to tell you, that if you haven’t already done so, you really should give it all some thought, notice the things in your life that are important, prioritize them, and do something about it… while you are still “here” to do it.

I mean, you can do the ostrich thing if you want to, but it won't change a single thing. All that will do is leave you in the darkness, with a constant headache and a face-full of dirt.

Do it long enough, and you will wind up getting your tail bit off. Worse still, since there is no way to see what’s coming, the ostrich never finds out about the approaching peril until it happens, which is far too late to do anything about it… let alone prevent it.

But unlike ostriches, human beings can discern and reason in Truth. And by means of the Truth, they can not only “see” the Truth as it happens, they can see the Truth about things past and present, and to some extent, they can also anticipate the Truth about what lies ahead. Darwin or no Darwin, no other living creature can do that!

So whatever you do, don’t be an ostrich! I mean, why be an ostrich, when you don’t have to be?

And fortunately for human beings as well, the most basic and important Truths in life… Truth of all kinds… are never hard to “see”… if one “looks.” Be they Truths about things physical or spiritual, the most basic and important Truths in life are all simple and straightforward, easy to “see,” and to correctly understand.

It must be said though, that physical things are, indeed, considerably easier to "get your hands on." And that's why we're here on this "page," reviewing all of these most basic and important "Truths of the universe" first... one reason, anyway.

My thinking on this, is that once your hands can handle the most basic and important Truths of the physical universe, they will be far better able to handle the Truths that can't be handled with physical hands. Like, for example, the Truth about the choices we make in life, no one of which is physical in any way, shape or form. The fact is, our personal choices are not only 100% invisible, they are also 100% nonphysical, having no “shape” or “form” of any kind.

The Truth is, spiritual things are not visible or physical in any way at all, and they are not physically detectable in any way either… not even under a microscope or from a cat-scan. But then, neither is “Truth" of any kind… is it? Of course it’s not. You can't see or touch Truth! And it can't be detected by any device of any kind either, no matter how technologically sophisticated. And the reason is basic and simple. Truth itself is not "physical" or "material" in any way at all.

Nevertheless, I think you would agree that there definitely is such a thing as “Truth,” would you not? I certainly hope so. I mean, Truth does exist in this universe, does it not? Well of course it does!

Whether you agree or not, there most definitely is such a thing as “Truth.” And while you might ignore it, disregard it, avoid it, or evade it for a time, ultimately there is no escaping the Truth.

Perhaps you have heard that said a time or two? If not, you just have. And by all means, note and quote that you heard it from “me personally”… at least twice already.

So now you know why I am presently writing this “about John” page, instead of working on the Gospel page, like I was told to do. As I said at the start of this "page," I was to do that first of all, and frankly, I am more than a bit uneasy about what I am doing now instead… to say the least.

Nevertheless, I think it necessary to do this page, before I can make the Gospel of Scripture crystal clear to you, simple, straightforward and easy to understand... which is also what I was told to do. So that’s why I’m doing what I'm doing. I just hope my thinking is right about this, and I have made the right choice in doing so. I really do. I mean, I really do.

But you go right ahead and think whatever you want to, and do as you please at any time... which you surely will, insofar as you are able. I, for one, will try to continue on along the path of Truth, even if I'm the only one in the expedition. I mean after all, this isn't exactly the kind of website that "goes viral" these days, now is it?

And don't worry about “me”... which, I suspect, you wouldn't anyway. It's not going to cost me any more than it already has and will, whether “you” read along or not. But I do hope you will... for your own well being.

Now where was I, before I so rudely interrupted myself? Oh right. I was telling you about my "problems," which you couldn't care less about, and don't want to hear about. How could I forget that.

@ The Big Bad Band

To be sure, I don't want to “talk” anymore about my problems, any more than you want to “listen” to anymore about them. In fact, I want to write more about them far less than you want to read any more about them. As I mentioned at the start, I don't want to talk about them at all… on this website or anywhere else. Unfortunately for both of us, however, it's necessary that I do.

And no, I don't know when "anymore" is supposed to be one word, and when it's supposed to be two words. This is yet another one of those writing snags, that never happens when you’re talking. Both ways sound the same to me, and my spell-checker doesn't seem to care either way, so neither do I. If you do, then feel free to change them around however you want to. I myself have bigger problems to deal with.

As I also mentioned earlier, my personal problem is actually made up of several separate, individual, highly interrelated, highly competitive problems, which, oddly enough, all manage to work well and play together nicely in concert, despite the fact that they are constantly competing with one another for supremacy, in both influence and severity. And to be sure, the competition is fierce.

This is bad enough in itself, but each and all of these individual problems of mine keep compounding my compounding mission-related problems, so they can all better trouble and confound me at every opportunity. And as you can imagine... maybe... from my perspective, there is nothing “nicely" about it.

And now, as soon as I am able, I need to go back and work on the Gospel page, which is what I should have realized needed to be done first, in the first place. If I had, I might have been better prepared.

And to make matters worse still... way worse still... I was also directed to go about making everything I “say” on this website simple and easy to understand, in an entirely different manner than I otherwise would have.

Given my life-long passion for not writing, the way I would go about writing the various “pages” of this website, is the way I would go about writing anything I had to write, given the choice. To be sure, my choice would be: “the quickest way possible.” My second choice would be: "the easiest way possible."

Generally speaking, when it comes to writing, I have found the quickest way possible to also be the easiest way possible. But between the two, I would still take "quick" over "easy," given the choice.

The reason is, when it comes to reading and writing, I would rather suffer horribly for a shorter period of time and get it over with sooner, than suffer slightly less horribly for any longer than absolutely necessary. Much rather. And that doesn't even begin to describe how much I detest reading and writing.

Unfortunately, in receiving my marching orders, I wasn’t given any choices of any kind. And to make matters worse still... way worse still... the entirely different way I was told to go about writing this website, is precisely the opposite way from my way… 180 degrees opposite!

In addition to making things clear and simple, I was also told to tell you everything you need to know, and not leave out a single Truth, that could make the difference… i.e. for you to correctly understand the Truth you need to know. So much for "quick and easy."

So from my point of view, this too, is not good. In fact, it’s really not good, and it’s really stressing and distressing. But then, one of those things I forgot and shouldn’t have, is that God’s point of view can occasionally differ from mine.

Say, that just might be the understatement of the century! Actually, it could be. I mean, we are only twenty years into it so far, so at the very least, it's a legitimate entry in the contest.

At any rate, I have now been clearly reminded of this glaring Truth that I somehow forgot and shouldn't have... along with a few other things I needed reminding about. And now you know why I’m writing so much, despite how badly I don’t want to. I’m not about to get reminded about that too.

So now, perhaps, you can “see” that in addition to the problems I have with “me personally,” I've also got problems on my end of the mission, which I need to get straightened out yesterday. And to make matters worse, no matter how hard I try to stop it from happening, "today" keeps turning into "not today." It has been doing this for several miserable weeks now, and the stress is mounting by the day.

Somehow, I have to get these problems straightened out, before I can do the Gospel page, and I have to finish the Gospel page, before I can fully engage in my efforts to straighten out the unfaithful people of God, 99.9% of whom won't straighten out anyway. And that's almost certainly an overly optimistic estimate.

To make matters worse still… way worse still… most of these unfaithful people of God will avoid this website like the plague… one far worse than the present corona plague. And the few who do make their way onto this website will just ignore what I say anyway, especially given the way I talk/write/sound.

What I can expect of those few who do listen, is that they will just get themselves even more bent out of shape than they already are... especially at "me personally"... just like happened the last time. So to make matters however way worse still we are up to, I also knew what to expect of these unfaithful “children” of God, ahead of time… way ahead of time.

But LORD willing and me doing… if able… once I finish the Gospel page, I will at least be able to concentrate on my mission to them. But here too, unfortunately, I already didn’t have the needed concentration for the task long before this, and now, that problem is also worse still.

That’s what I mean by “compounding problems.” And rather than getting better, they are getting worse by the day… all of them at the same time, in the most horrible “concert” imaginable!

Nevertheless, I will try hard to persevere in helping you, while I keep hoping and praying for the help I need, in order to do so. I can only hope that this help will arrive soon... for your sake, as well as my own.

So as you might be correctly thinking, I should have "seen" this situation coming ahead of time, and headed it off long before it got here. And this is especially so, in view of the fact that I am keenly aware of the reality, that at this stage of the game, "the disobedient and unfaithful people of God" is pretty much all of them, save the odd, woolly straggler.

Being keenly aware of this fact, I should have also been keenly aware of the fact that there is no telling what these disobedient "children" of THE LORD might have gotten all twisted up in their unfaithful minds about the Gospel by now, even though they surely did have the Gospel straight, when they came to know THE LORD as their "Heavenly Father." For according to Scripture, if they didn't have the Gospel right, they most surely would not have.

To my credit, I was keenly aware of this fact, and what's more, it has never slipped my mind for a second. Come to find out though, "it didn't slip my mind" makes for an even flimsier excuse than, “it slipped my mind"... which is pretty flimsy to start with. Do you "see" what I'm getting at? I certainly did. All too clearly.

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To be sure, the unfaithful people of God definitely did have the Gospel right, with every Truth of the Gospel in place, when they came to know THE LORD, or they would not have come to know THE LORD. For according to the Bible, apart from correctly understanding and obeying the Gospel of THE LORD Jesus Christ, people living in this age cannot know their Creator, let alone become one of His own.

Know about God, yes, to a certain extent. But know God ... i.e. person to Person, interacting spirit to Spirit and Spirit to spirit in an ongoing relationship… no way! None. Not according to the Bible, there isn’t.

According to Scripture, such a person is not a “child of God” at all… i.e. not one of His people… at least not in the “mind" of God, the “eyes" of God, the judgment of God, or anything else “of" God. In their own minds, perhaps, but not in the “mind” of God. They may be “children” of God in their own eyes, but in the “eyes” of THE LORD, they are not. And that applies to everyone, regardless of how thoroughly convinced to the contrary and outspoken about it they might be.

Untold millions of people always have and still do consider themselves to know God and have a personal relationship with Him. But as the Bible… not to mention life… also makes abundantly clear, “thinking” does not make it so. Neither does saying, claiming, feeling, acting, wanting or wishing make it so.

According to Scripture, God alone makes it so, and He makes it so in one and only one way: His Way. And, in fact, if there Truly IS a God of Creation, how could one come to know Him in any other way? To think that a human being could come to know God and have any kind of relationship with Him apart from God Himself bringing it about, is… well, “absurd” is too weak a word.

For that matter, how could human beings possibly know anything about an invisible “God of Creation,” except that God Himself make it known and provide them with the capability of understanding what He reveals? The answer to both questions is as clear as it is simple: There could be no other way!… no other way at all.

Talk about plain and simple Truth! You don’t even need a Bible to figure that out… at least not if you are one who can discern and reason in Truth.

But you do need a Bible to know that if anything is made clear in Scripture, it is that apart from knowing and complying with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as specified in the Bible and explained by the Scriptures themselves, one cannot and therefore does not know the God of Creation spoken of in Scripture… the God “spoken of” all over and throughout the Bible, from beginning to end.

According to Scripture, such people are also not the "people" or "children" of any other "god" either... at least not a real one, anyway. That's because according to the Bible, the God of the Bible IS the one and only, True, real and actual God there IS, ever WAS, and ever WILL BE. The Scriptures themselves make this clear.

And seeing as how 99% of the Bible is just as clear and simple as everything I just said in these last few paragraphs, that's really saying something... which I really hope you can "hear." Personally, I don't know how anyone could pass a Bible on a bookshelf and not know these plain and simple Truths of Scripture. But that's people for you… the "people" of God, most of all.

And as also should have been obvious to me but wasn't, since many of God's people have undoubtedly gotten the Gospel out of wack after having it right... which does happen... I need to straighten them out on that, before I can straighten them out on anything else they won't be straightened out about. And the reason for that is simple too. If the Gospel of God is no longer straight and clear in their minds, neither will be the rest of the Truth of God, which proceeds from the Truth of the Gospel.

And to be sure, if this simplest, clearest, first and foremost part of the Way of God isn't straight in their minds, then they themselves will not be straight, and neither will their ways be straight. So to be equally certain, no way in which they think, act or live will be the Way of God.

So that's the reason THE LORD has sent me ahead of Him... again… to tell His unfaithful people: “Make straight the Way of THE LORD!” Just as it was with the people of God in the previous age, I have been sent to warn them to “straighten themselves out,” to “make their ways straight,” and in so doing, to “make straight the Way of THE LORD” in their lives, before He appears… again.

The Truth is, the people of God living on the earth now, at the end of this present age, are in the very same condition and situation as were the people of God living at the end of the previous age. And once again, I am to tell them in no uncertain terms, to straighten themselves out and straighten out their ways. For this is the one and only way they can "make straight the Way of THE LORD" before His coming.

This out-of-whack disorder does, indeed, manifest itself in cases where a condition of disobedience and unfaithfulness goes untreated for any period of time... as it does 99.9% of the time these days. And there you have one of the most obvious things I could have possibly missed, but somehow managed to… i.e. that the very first thing I would need to do, is straighten out the wayward people of God, on the one and only Gospel of God.

In my own defense, I could say that even the most obvious of Truths can go unnoticed, after they slip your mind. But then, that's not much of a defense either. Sometimes, in the face of the Truth, it's better to just see the Truth, fess up, throw yourself on the mercy of the court, and then "go straight." Every time, in fact.

So as it turns out, the Gospel has all along been the obvious place for me to start, for whosoever THE LORD might lead to my under-shoddy-construction website. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t quite obvious enough for me. This is also really saying something... which I don’t ever care to hear again, thank you.

So how's that for honest and forthcoming? Does it at least sound a little like honesty to you? I hope so, but whether it does or not, that's what it is.

To be certain though, this is not the issue of consequence. In fact, it's not the issue at all. Nothing about “me” is the issue. The Truth is the issue.

To be sure, not one single Truth of the Truth you need to know, has one single thing to do with "me personally." You don't even have to believe that I am who I claim to be. Isn't that fortunate? It certainly is... for all concerned.

More fortunate still, every single Truth you need to know, is Truth you can easily determine for yourself. And as I said, "you" are the one who must determine Truth for yourself, because you are the only one who can. No one can do it for you. That's the way it is too. It’s also the one and only way the Truth will matter to you and work for “you personally."

What's not good for either one of us, is that because I took my eye off the ball and missed it so badly, I am more than a little put out with myself about it, and not in the best of moods right now... to put it politely. And for me, even the best of moods is a bad mood to start with… and end with.

The Truth is, things have been like this with me for many years now, even before all of this happened. But then, my perpetual bad mood does have a silver lining. At least I'm not the moody type.

That's especially the way it has been with "me" for the last seven years, and Truth be told, for the seven years before that, which years of misery preceded my time of preparation in the “wilderness." So many years of misery. But now, I’m starting to think of them as, "the good ol' days”… at least those parts of "me" that don't want to come along are.

But today is today, and as Jesus said, every day has trouble enough of its own. Ain’t it the Truth. Oh, can’t say that. It’s “bad grammar.” Make that, “How True it is.”

This I have known all along too, but never before, as I do "today." Never in my days have I known trouble like I have now.

And to make matters indescribably worse still, I myself have been the primary perpetrator of my troubles! Much of it has been self-inflicted, and the rest has been the result of my own personal failures… spiritually speaking. I mean, I've given myself some really bad trouble in my time, but never have I ever had this kind of trouble with myself.

So on top of everything gone wrong with starting my mission on this website, I also have to deal with "me personally." And the Truth is, "me personally" can be really hard to deal with, even for me personally, even on the best of days. In fact, as much as I hate to say it… which I really do… “me personally” is my biggest problem of all.

So just imagine what it's like for me now, in the middle of trying to embark on my mission! It defies description.

No! On second thought, don't. Never mind "me," any more than necessary. Concentrate all your thinking on the Truth I "speak," and all your efforts on "hearing" it… assuming you can. If you can, then determine the Truth for yourself, keep each Truth connected as we "go," and just deal with me and my writing as best you can.

By now, I think I have told you quite enough about myself to help you do that. But rest assured, you have only heard the tip of the iceberg... so to speak.

Did you catch my meaning there? I'm sure you must have. You also just witnessed an incident, about which someone might say: "This is the reason one refrains from mixing metaphors." I myself would prefer to just say: "That's why people don't talk like that." Much prefer. Much simpler, much easier to say. Much.

Aside from not being prepared to write the Gospel page, how I normally talk and can't write is probably the biggest of my mission-related problems… which you will also have to deal with, in addition to dealing with “me personally” and my ever-compounding personal problems. I can only hope that you are dealing with this nasty, two-part, compound problem better than I am, because I can’t seem to deal with either part the problem by itself, even without the compounding!

Truth be told, I have enough problems to start another website. But fortunately for you, most of them are no more of your concern, than they are of interest to you. It's not at all fortunate for me, but at least it requires no additional writing... let alone another troublesome, aggravating, uncooperative, do-it-yourself website.

Unfortunately for both of us though, a few of my problems do matter to you… if you're going to try to read what I am trying to "say" to you on God's behalf. These are the ones I am trying to make you aware of, and, in fact, the only reason I am. But be assured, these are the only personal "issues" I have any intention of talking about. The rest will go unmentioned.

The others you don't need to know about, which means I don't need to tell you about them, which means you don't need to hear about them, which you don't want to anyway. So that works out good for both of us, with no extra writing for me, and no extra reading for you.

What is definitely not at all fine with me, is that this is not exactly the start I wanted to get off to. And this is yet another thing I have to deal with myself about, in addition to everything else I can’t deal with myself about.

And so, I now have to deal with myself about all of that, right in the middle of dealing with all those other unmentioned problems I can't deal with. And while I'm in the middle of doing that, I'm trying to concentrate on what I'm supposed to be “saying” and writing, at a time when I was already unable to concentrate on… anything.

Am I making myself clear? Sometimes I can't tell. Sometimes even more than sometimes.

And right there is another problem... another really big one... caused by all those other highly compounding problems, in the full marching, symphony orchestra. I mentioned this one earlier too. I'm supposed to make everything I say crystal-clear to you, but half the time, I can't even tell when I'm making myself regular clear!

So by all means, add this problem into the mix too! Sign it up, sit it down, and give it a fiddle! “Fiddle” is what I have to do with every sentence and paragraph I write, just to make them understandable, let alone "clear." And to make matters worse, my fiddle has bad strings!

Are you starting to “get the picture?” Do you “get my drift?” Are you beginning to get some idea of who and what you are dealing with on the other end of this website? I do hope so.

I also hope you can now better “see" how all of my incessant, constantly compounding, confounding, competing, mean-spirited problems put together add up to: "trouble." Big trouble, which I already had more of than I could handle to start with.

But now, at least, having told you a little about a very few of my problems and troubles, I can take a minute to quickly offer you another needed explanation, which has been somewhat less than quick in coming. But the upside of waiting till now, is that after “hearing” what I have said to this point, this explanation might now be easier for you to understand… if not appreciate.

@ A Semi-apologetic Explanation

I think by now, I have also told you enough of what I don't want to tell you about myself, to help you understand why I might tend to get a little "cranky" once in a while, even in the middle of trying to help you. It’s also why some of the things I say may occasionally sound a little "sharp" or "terse" now and then, when I don't really mean them to be.

I'm actually trying really hard not to be like that... i.e. to be myself... until I have finished this "about John" page, and most of all, the Gospel page. But it’s just possible I could slip up a time or two in this department, as well. So that’s something else you might have to watch out for, if you intend to keep reading.

If this does occur, it won’t be on purpose, but what could happen, is that I might unintentionally say something that sounds fine and polite to me, that doesn’t to you. So if that does happen, it’s only because… well, like I just said, it would have been something that sounded fine to me, so I wouldn't have known not to say it.

So if this does happen, don’t take it personally and abruptly stop reading in a huff. Okay? Unless, of course, you should take it personally. In that case, then by all means, have at it. But otherwise, don’t.

Although, if I do say so myself, I think that’s the one problem I'm managing pretty well. In fact, everything I have said so far sounds just fine to me. It does in that regard anyway... i.e. being "polite." Nothing “sounds” right to me in any other regard when I “say” it in writing, but at least it does in that respect.

Come to think of it, I don't know who you are anyway, which means I can't mean it personally. So how could you take it personally? I don't think it’s possible. But you probably will, anyway.

For that matter, I don't even know if you are reading at all! For all I know, you’re not even “there"... which I already knew to expect.

But if you are there, then please do take the Truth personally. Very personally. In fact, take the Truth as personally as you possibly can, at all times. For Truth is the source of the cure and itself the remedy, for all the maladies of the human spirit... if it is followed.

In fact, the healing and restorative power of Truth to the human soul is beyond words, and far beyond any remedy the material world has to offer. Very far beyond.

One might even say, "The Truth will set you free” from your maladies. Actually, I believe someone did say that... although technically, only the first part, which is why I put that part in quotes. The rest of the sentence was mine.

But for the record, that entire statement is True. It is fully and completely True, because it conforms to and "matches" what Jesus meant to say, which is the one and only thing His words meant then, meant thereafter, and still mean today, all these centuries later.

I don’t see how you could, but just in case you don’t realize it, the one and only meaning of anything that anyone says, anywhere, at any time… whether in speaking or writing… is what that person meant to say. In other words, the correct meaning of what is communicated from one party to another, is ever and always the intended meaning of the author of the communication. You do realize that, don’t you?

I only mention this, just to be certain that you do realize it. Or, I should say, to be certain that I told you to realize it. After all, I can’t make you “realize” anything. As with “seeing” and “hearing” the Truth, that’s something only “you” can do… and must do for yourself.

Whether you realize it or not, this is the key to correctly understanding the things you hear and read… anything and everything you hear or read. There is only one correct meaning of anything spoken or written, and that’s the intended meaning of the speaker or writer.

This is an incredibly simple but incredibly important Truth, that an incredibly large number of people these days don’t seem to think applies to the words and teachings of the Bible. For some strange and illogical reason, many people today seem to think that the correct meaning of what the Bible plainly states is: “whatever it means to me.” Talk about ridiculous!

The one and only correct meaning of each and every word in the Bible is what the author of those words meant by what he “said” in writing, at the time he wrote it. And nothing whatsoever can change the meaning of that word or statement of Scripture at any time thereafter, regardless of how many centuries might subsequently pass.

And as long as I am digressing... again... you do know the difference between the human "spirit" and "soul" don't you? No, probably not. But unfortunately, I can't stop here to explain it to you.

The reason is, even though there is nothing complicated about it, that would take me several paragraphs, and I am trying hard not to keep digressing from the subject I am on… as I am prone to do at times. Besides, that’s where I got stuck on the Gospel page, and I have no intention of doing that again here, on this page.

But before we move on, I do need to explain what I meant by “maladies.” In this instance, I mean all the bad things that afflict your thinking, feeling, reasoning and decision-making, due to the presence of untruths in your mind, which result in all the non-physical things wrong with you, including all the things about “you personally” that are not good, some of which you don't even like about yourself... assuming there are any such things.

So don't be thrown by this term. It's just a very general word for "bad things and happenings,” going on in your “inner person.” In this case… i.e. as I just used the word… it refers to all the bad things within your “self,” caused by a lack of Truth in your mind. That’s what Jesus meant too, even though He didn’t use the word “malady.

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And as long as I stopped to say that, I might also mention that Jesus definitely did not mean to say that the Truth would keep bad things from happening to you, nor that the Truth will fix everything that goes wrong in your life. Wouldn’t that be nice. Unfortunately, however, that’s not what Jesus meant by what He said, which means that this is not the correct meaning of that statement of Scripture.

In case you haven’t noticed, this business of misunderstanding the words and teachings of the Bible is rampant in this day, the world over. It is, in fact, one of the primary causes and symptoms of the current spiritual pandemic.

Unfortunately as well, in addition to misunderstanding the meaning of the words and teachings of the Bible, many people today also “read into the Scriptures”… well, pretty much whatever they want to be there. You name it, someone will put it there. And most of those who do this won’t hesitate for a minute to tell you with conviction, “it’s in the Bible” and/or, “that’s what the Bible says." There’s a lot of that going around these days too.

Nevertheless, Truth most surely is the antidote to all things "bad" and “wrong" with people, and there is never, ever, anything bad or wrong about Truth, in any way. The Truth might bring “bad news,” reveal something to you that you don’t want to be so, or “shed light” on a wrong choice you made, but in no way does that reflect badly on Truth itself. Quite the contrary!

What would be bad, would be to find yourself in a bad situation, not knowing the Truth you need to know… like, for example, having a deadly but curable illness you are unaware of. Or, for example, the situation you are almost certainly in right now, regarding the Truth of God found in the Bible, which is presently hidden from your “sight,” due to the presence of falsehoods and misunderstandings in your mind… specifically, in the thinking and reasoning that leads to your personal beliefs and choices, about the most important things in life.

In any case and in every situation, there is never anything bad about the Truth. It may be perceived as undesirable by those who prefer to live and operate in the “darkness,” but that’s about it.

On top of that, nothing does math better than the Truth! For all Truth adds up and combines together harmoniously and without error, into more and greater Truth of greater importance and consequence. Nothing in the material universe can do that, nor can any number of the things of this world add up to a sum of greater importance, consequence or value. Not even close.

I should also mention, that in addition to not using big words, I also don’t normally use high-tech words like “malady,” whenever I can avoid it. But in this instance, I needed a word I could use in place of naming all kinds of different “bad things” and “bad happenings," which would have resulted in a much longer sentence. I couldn’t think of a better word to use, and I didn't want to waste time trying to, so I didn't. But I did explain it, to make sure you correctly understood what “I” meant by what I said... like I was told to do.

Okay then. Now we can proceed. Hopefully. I should probably come up with another section title here too. And yes, I know that, “hopefully” doesn’t mean, “I hope.” It does to me most times when I am thinking, so I say “I hope” that way when I’m writing too. But by all means, "proceed with hope," as well... i.e. of hearing the Truth you need to know, which I have been told to tell you.

Nonetheless, If you do keep reading, my bad grammar is another thing you will have to put up with and adjust for. My guess would be that you figured that out, soon after you started to read. Even so, now that I have explained my meaning, you have no reason to misunderstand what I meant by what I said.

That’s because I just told you my intended meaning, and my intended meaning is strictly up to “me”… just as your intended meaning is strictly up to “you,” when you are the one speaking or writing. And fortunately for “me,” one’s intended meaning can even be conveyed by bad grammar and improper wording… especially when one compensates by explaining one’s meaning, like I just did.

Fortunately for everyone, this is not an issue with the words and teachings of Scripture… unless, of course, some questionable Bible translator has had a hand in it. When their words are properly translated into another language… any language… the intended meaning of the authors of Scripture is simple enough to correctly understand. So do keep this in mind at all times, when you are reading or hearing the words of the Bible… assuming you do.

This next section could be about any of three different subjects, but I got around that dilemma by including all three in the section title. And actually, I’m talking about Truth at all times in all sections of all pages on this website, whether it is named in the chapter title or not… which in this next one, it is.

I came up with these “section breaks,” when I realized that you’re supposed to break down what you write into “chapters,” when you write too much. I thought that just numbering the text boxes would be good enough for this purpose, but they hold about 8,000 words apiece, which to me, is way too much and way too long to be one “chapter.”

It’s a pain to figure out where to put these section breaks and what to call them, but they do help me find my way around the page. They also help me remember what I was talking about, after I realize that I have digressed too far from what I was “saying,” or gone off on a different subject altogether... like I just did.

In fact, the reason I added the “@“ sign before each section title, is so I could use the “find it” feature of my word processing program to more easily jump from one section to another, and/or to quickly go back to see what it was that I was talking about, before I forgot what it was. So hopefully… i.e. “I hope”… these chapter breaks and titles will be of some help to you, as well.

@ Truth, Time and the Physical Universe

Speaking of high tech, you do know that in Truth... i.e. in "reality," in "actuality"... there is no going back in time, right? It's True. In fact, there is nothing technical about it, let alone “high” tech. It is nothing more than simple, straightforward, obvious reality… i.e. the way it is.

The Truth is, except in imagination and sci-fi, there is no going back in time... ever. Never has been, never will be. Not in "real life” in the “real world” anyway. For that matter, nowhere in the real universe. That's the way it is with “time” in the physical universe… for “you,” “me” and everyone else.

In reality, there is no going back, even to yesterday. I didn’t mean that “literally” when I said it, but I probably should have pointed that out right away, just in case someone might have thought that I did. You just can't be too careful these days.

The undeniable, inalterable, plain and simple Truth is, time always moves forward, it never moves backward, and even if it does get warped around black holes, the only thing that would prove, is that "time" is simply an everywhere-present ingredient of the physical universe, subject to the natural substances and forces of the universe, and vice versa.

Or is it light that gets warped around those things? I’m not sure. But that’s alright, because it doesn’t matter in the least either way.

Even if they both operate in different ways in far-off galaxies, that doesn't affect the cosmic "clock" of the universe itself, in any way. Neither time in the universe nor the time of the universe are affected by the odd glitches that might go on in remote regions of the cosmos, in the relationships between substances and forces.

As far as human beings living on the earth are concerned, time is an inalterable, invariable, inescapable law of the universe, in its own right. It governs our lives and highly affects everything we do at every moment… usually not for the better. So don’t get distracted by such things, and try not to slip on any of that slippery stuff along the way.

Overly technical details aside, "time" is omnipresent in the universe. “Omnipresent” is just a big fancy word for "everywhere present at all times.” What’s also True of time, is that in the living out of our lives on the earth, it never slows down or stops for a second… not even for a nanosecond, however short that is.

And do note that no matter how it be measured, and despite the fact that it can't be seen, felt or physically detected in any way, "time" is as real as anything else in the physical universe. As "real" as it gets. Wouldn't you agree? Dear LORD, I hope so.

But whether you agree or not, the Truth is, time not only exists, it steadily carries each and every one of us forward, toward our very own personal "finish line" in the marathon of life. And in so doing, it brings each of us to our own, individual, "final destination,” whatever it turns out to be.

“Figuratively” speaking, time is like a one-way conveyor belt, carrying each and every individual human being forward to his or her own personal “finish line.” It never slows down or breaks down, and it can easily accommodate every human being on the earth… even on Mars, should we have had the time to have gotten there. “In person,” I mean.

In the meantime, every day you live is one day less you have left to live, and one day closer you are to the final day of your present, earthly existence. Closer and closer you get by the moment and the day, all the days of your life. Mine too. That's the way it is... for everyone.

Really now. If you’re old enough to count, then surely you know that! Even without having the exact numbers beforehand, this is the easiest math there is to do! And you can rest assured, that whether or not you do it for yourself, it will get done, and it will add up without error, to the entirety of your life on the earth… i.e. “the sum total of your days,” “the whole of your earthly life.” So that math you don't have to do at all!

As always with the Truth, you can ignore this fact, let it slip your mind, or intentionally put it out and not let it back in. Post a guard if you like, but nothing you do will keep this from happening to you, and nothing you think, say or do will change the Truth of the matter in any way.

That's because Truth is not only “omnipresent,” it is ever-constant and unchangeable. Nothing in the physical universe affects the Truth in any way. Truth has no physical boundaries at all, it always prevails, and it ever will. That’s why Truth is so dependable and so indispensable to human beings.

As I said earlier, I’m sorry if you don't like the way life is and how it works, but the fact is, there's not one single solitary thing you can do to change it. Me either. At least it's the same for everyone.

So that's just plain the way it is with time in the physical universe, and there is no getting around it. Except for children, the “march” of time is one of the least popular of all the totally certain Truths of the universe, but like it or not, that’s the way it is.

That's the way time works in the physical universe, so that’s the way it works in your life in this universe. That’s the reality, and that's the Truth of the matter. So if you don't like it, don't take it out on me, take it up with time.

Just do realize, that time doesn't care in the least what you think, say or do, and it won't listen to anything you have to say anyway. But don’t feel picked on, because it doesn't “listen” to anyone, nor will it slow down, stop or wait for anyone either... no matter what. In fact, time doesn't care in the least about what you or anyone else thinks or feels, wants or needs.

The Truth is, time just plain couldn't care less about human beings at all. Not a one of us. So maybe don't take it up with time after all. It would just be a big waste of time.

And to be sure, there is no time to waste. In fact, we really need to pick up the pace... which I would if I could, but I can’t.

I'm sorry, but I just can't take the chance. I'm not going to risk a single slip, trip, misstep or skipped step along the path of Truth, while I have hold of your "hand." The only thing we will skip on this trip, is every shortcut we come to, that could run the risk of causing us to bypass a single Truth large or small, that could make the difference. For all I know, you just might be one of the “strays” I have been sent ahead to “round up” and get ready.

So despite all the extra writing it will take, I am determined to go extra slow, and not leave out a single Truth that could be the critical Truth you are missing or misunderstanding. Like it or not... I sure don't... but that's the way it's got to be.

To me, "faster and less to write" would be infinitely preferable, but not at the risk of exceeding anyone's personal "speed limit." And since I have no idea of what that might be, one mile per hour sounds to me like the only safe speed.

The way I see it, that's the only speed that eliminates “not moving,” and at the same time, insures that no one is left behind, because they can't keep up… someone like me, perhaps. So this seems to me like the prudent thing to do, and the only way to “go.”

If it makes you feel any better, keep in mind that no matter how much you don't like this strategy, you don't like it anywhere near as much as I don't! Was that a “double negative?” I don’t think so, but whether it was or not, the point is, no matter how hard and unpleasant this website might be to read, it can't possibly be worse or harder to endure for anyone, than it is for me. And that includes "you" too.

If I can take it, then so can you. I myself am forever saying... and occasionally screaming... "I can't take it anymore!," but here I am, aren't I? And here you are too… at least for the moment… regardless of where you are at the moment, and whether or not it is permissible to use two punctuation marks in a row like that.

On the bright side, there will, at least, be nothing the least bit complicated about anything I say, nor will there be anything difficult for you to understand. Grammatically incorrect, yes, for sure, all over the place. But “complicated” or “difficult to understand,” no, not at all. Not if I can help it.

So hopefully, the “simple and easy” part will at least to some degree, make up for the fact that you have to deal with "me personally" and my sorry writing, which I really am sorry about. I suppose that’s the least I can do… i.e. make everything I “say” super-simple and easy for you to understand. Besides, that's what I was told to do anyway.

Given the urgency of the situation, you might think this to be the worst imaginable pace. I certainly do. For indeed, any day could be our last.

But this strategy also includes a way to make up for lost time. And we will do this in a far better and safer way than hurrying through the Truth you need to know, and/or by skipping over things that might matter, no matter how small or obvious they might be.

We will do it by sticking to the Truths you most need to know, which, as it turns out, are not only the most basic and important Truths in life, but the simplest and easiest Truths to understand. Gee, what a "coincidence." And among these, are all the Truths that are essential to know. Isn’t that fortunate? Yes, it is.

Actually, I see no other way of going about this anyway… i.e. carrying out my mission. I am unaware of any route available to me, other than “speaking in writing” over the internet. And I can’t write in any other way anyway! So as it turns out, this is the only way I could go about doing what I have been given to do.

The Truth is, I'm not sure I can do it this way either. In fact, in the state I'm in right now, I'm sure I can't. In my present condition, which as I rewrite this paragraph is now mid-autumn, I'll be lucky to make it back to the Gospel page by “Christmas!”… which, like “Easter,” is another thorny subject I can’t stop to “talk” about now. It will have to wait for another page… assuming the time remains.

If you have been "listening," then you know that I am expecting help to arrive, which will enable me to do the task given to me, step by step and day by day, for however long it takes, in the few days that may be left. But to be sure, this “help” will only arrive on the condition that I do my part, which is to be obedient and faithful to THE LORD.

It is my sincere hope that I am doing my part right now, but the fact is, I'm not so sure about that either. And, Truth be told... as it is everywhere on this website... I'm becoming a little less sure about it by the day.

Unfortunately, this help I have been waiting for has not yet arrived, and I have been stuck on this “about John” page for several months now. I am almost certain that one of these unhappy facts is causing the other, but in all sincerity, I'm not sure which is the cause and which is the result.

Nevertheless, if I am able to make the necessary progress, we will soon be more than making up for lost time, thanks to the strategy… i.e. to stick to the Truths you most need to know, among which are all the Truths that are essential to know, for the sake of your life and well being. That’s my thinking anyway.

How fortunate it is, that the most important Truths in life are also the most basic, straightforward and simple... which makes them the easiest Truths to understand. Even though they are many in number, if my plan works, they will go really quick, despite all my slowing them down... quicker than you can say "quickly," like you're supposed to.

But to be sure... absolutely certain... "time" won't lift a finger to help us, nor does it care in the least if we succeed. Indeed, time just keeps "marching on,” completely indifferent to anyone's needs or concerns. The Truth is, time couldn't possibly be any more indifferent. But, at least, it’s a totally free, non-stop trip, with no delays, and no need for reservations, passport or visa.

As I'm sure you have long since noticed, time moves forward at its own steady pace, dragging us along with it, whether we want to go or not. And at precisely the same speed at all times, the invisible "conveyor belt" of time caries us along, moment by moment and day by day, to our next experiences in life, on route to our respective "finish lines.”

The conveyor belt of time is like a gigantic, invisible, “moving sidewalk,” that you don't even have to walk on, with plenty of room for social distancing. In fact, you can walk or stand still, slide sideways, run around in circles, or chase after whatever it is you want to chase after. You can even run in the opposite direction as fast as you can. But no matter what you do, it won't change a thing, and it won't affect time in any way.

In the end... and all through the middle too... you can do whatever you want to do and are able to do in life, all the way through your life, from beginning to end. But no matter what you do or don’t do, you will make the passage, just like everyone else.

And regardless of how long or short your lifespan turns out to be, it will most surely have each of those three things: a beginning, a middle, and an end. That you cannot change, or even influence.

Just as certainly, when your earthly life is over, you will have had one... i.e. a "life" on the earth, as an individual "human being." And you can bet your life that it will be one for the books... i.e. the history books... whether it be long or short, celebrated or obscure, impactful or inconsequential, "happy," "successful" or whatever else.

Whatever it turns out to be, in the end, your life on the earth will have happened in its entirety, and in 100% absolutely certain reality. And after that, not a single solitary detail about it can be altered in any way… ever. Your present life on the earth will be over, and every event and fact about it will be permanent and unchangeable thereafter. Truly. You can bet your life on it.

Among other things, I'm here to tell you that whatever it is that you choose to bet your life on... which you will also surely do… you had better do it soon, if you haven't already. For in very short order, you will no longer have a choice to make or a life to “bet.”

Surely you can "see" that! No Truth of the universe is any more certain than the fact that your present life on this earth will eventually come to an end and be over. At that moment, there will be nothing further for you to choose or do, and nothing more to loose or gain. That’s because “you” will not be “here” anymore… i.e. you will no longer be part of the physical universe, in which to “be” or “do” anything.

And actually, if you haven't placed your bet yet, then you have been betting on nothing all along, and you still are. Counting on nothing is no way to live, if you ask me. But then, you didn't ask me for my opinion, so ignore it if you choose.

You didn't ask for my advice either, but if you haven't done it yet, I would strongly advise you to place your bet soon... very soon. For the 100% certain loosing bet, is that there is nothing to rely on in life, other than yourself. Talk about an empty and lonely life! But talk about a widespread, twenty-first century, personal philosophy!… or hadn't you noticed the rapidly growing number of people who think and live that way?

In any event, do as you choose, which you surely will. But do realize that whether you want to or not, and regardless of anything you do or don't do, you are making the journey, along with the rest of us.

Like everyone else as well, you will travel through your days on the earth at the same speed, and you will make it to the end on time… guaranteed… whenever the time might come. Such is “life.” That's the reality, and that's the way it is.

So as I said, if you don't like life being the way it is, file your grievance with time. And if you insist on doing so, make sure to use the long form... which you can make as long as you want it to be. Take the rest of your life, if you really want to. I don’t know why you would, but you are free to do that, if that’s what you want to do.

And if that's the “route” you choose to “go,” who am I to argue? After all, it's your life, and as the saying goes, "you only go around once in life"... whatever that means. Around what, I've never figured out, but whatever it is, this expression can't be referring to the rotation of the earth, because we "go around" in that circle over and over again... not "once," but once a day, day after day after day.

Text Box 4

What I do know for sure is that you will hear nothing back on your complaint, no matter how you file it or how long you wait… which might not be as long as you think. For time waits for no one and answers to none of us, let alone does it respond to our grievances or answer our questions.

The Truth is, you can complain all you want to, and you can take whatever actions you choose to take, but it will do you no good. Time won’t even listen, let alone respond. That’s just the way it is with time.

So if you don’t like it, I would advise you to lump it. Really. Just accept it as fact, which it surely is, stop wasting time and get on with it!… before it gets on with you, any more than it already has. Or, if you would prefer, do nothing about it. Do nothing about it for the rest of your life, if that’s what you want to do. As I keep telling you, it’s your life and your choice.

Really! Do as you please. Either way, you are making the journey. No two ways about it. It’s for certain, and you can rely on it.

And to be sure, they’re your lumps. So if you insist, then go right ahead and have all you want. As I also keep telling you, you are entirely free to do so. What you can’t do, is affect time or change the way it governs your life in any way.

The reality is, there is nothing at all you can do to change the simple, straightforward, life-governing, life-controlling Truths of the universe, nor to escape the conveyor belt of time. Not even rocket ships will help, because no matter what planet you land on, you will land right back down in the same spot on the same ”belt," which in reality, you never left for a second.

One way or another, you are making this “passage” through space and time, under the same universal conditions as everyone else, and at the very same speed. For as slowly as it moves when you want it to hurry, time will never alter its direction or change its pace, and there is no way of outrunning it. None.

But at least you can count on the fact that no matter what you do or don't do, and whether you think it to be your time or not, you will surely arrive at your final destination on time, in time… or, if you prefer, "in time, on time.” Take your pick. Either way, it means the same thing, and either way, time will get you there.

Human language is such a strange thing, don't you think? I certainly do. Both the words and the grammar can also be a bit tricky at times, especially English, and especially those tricky little words they call, “prepositions”… words like “in,” “by,” “on,” “of” and so on. For such little words, they can make really big differences in the meaning of what is said or written. And that’s especially so in the Bible.

But then, that’s True of all human languages. They are all inherently troubled, and not capable of fully communicating what is in the mind of one person to the mind of another. The Truth is, no matter how good one might be at it, communication is a decidedly imperfect process, involving decidedly imperfect human beings.

At times, communicating by means of language can be highly frustrating. I’m sure you have noticed that. In fact, I would think that you have experienced it for yourself a time or two.

For me, it is totally aggravating all the time, many times over when doing it in writing. That’s why sticking to the basics and talking only about the most important things works good for me too. Besides, that’s all we have time for anyway… if we even do.

Fortunately, the most basic and important Truths in life are never strange or tricky. In fact, they are always straightforward, if not totally obvious... except to those who twist them up, and, of course, to ostriches.

In any event, the most basic and important Truths are the ones that matter the most in life. And once again, the same is True of the clear, basic, plain, simple and most important Truths of the Bible, conveyed to us by means of written, human language.

Regardless of what you think about the Truth and reliability of the Bible, you would have to agree that there is a lot of information to be found in the Bible, going back a very long way in time. So for the time being, just note that even if only for historical purposes, everything in Scripture is important information. And don’t think for one second, that I myself regard anything in the Bible as being unimportant… not even for a nanosecond.

But it is, indeed, the most basic and important Truths of the Bible that matter the most, and so say the Scriptures themselves... like here, for example:.

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scripture [1 Corinthians 15]

Accordingly, these are the Truths I will be emphasizing and over-explaining to you, time permitting.

And while on the subject, I might also mention, that if you don’t think highly about the Truth and reliability of the Bible at present, it is also part of my assignment to help you do just that. In fact, my job is to lead you to more than merely “think highly” about the Truth of the Scriptures.

After all, of what use would any of the information in the Bible be to you, if “you yourself” don’t regard it to be True and trustworthy? Not much, I wouldn’t think.

But what I do know for sure, is that if you don’t regard the Scriptures as being True and reliable, you certainly aren’t gong to regard the Truth of the Scriptures as being important, let alone will you be inclined to follow it… i.e. follow the Truth of the Bible, in real life. I know I wouldn’t.

Meanwhile, the important Truth that no one can deny is that time is a law of the universe, which orders and governs our existence in the universe… anywhere and everywhere in the universe. "Time in the universe” and “human life in the universe” are inseparable from one another, right to the very end.

That's what time is, and that's the way it works, whenever "life" and "time" work together, as they always do at all times, for as long as they do. In regard to the human being, they do so for as long as one remains “alive” and part of the physical universe.

Of course, technically speaking, time doesn't actually "move" in any physical way at all. That's because time itself is not "physical" in any way at all. It just seems to us to be “moving,” because that's the only way our human minds can conceive of it, given the confines of our present existence in the physical universe.

But how ironic! We and our planet actually are moving, at all times. In fact, we are clipping along through space and time, at this very second. The Truth is, we are moving through time and space at every moment of our lives, even when we're sleeping! Really fast too, even though we can’t physically feel it.

In case you haven’t noticed… or don’t realize it… human beings cannot physically feel time, nor can we feel Truth. We can feel the effects of immaterial things, but we cannot see, hear, touch, taste or smell them, because there is nothing physical to physically see, hear, touch, taste or smell.

And talk about fast, if the earth wasn't moving along with us, we could travel all the way around it in 24 hours, without ever leaving home! And how interesting is that? That’s just what untold millions of people are doing right this very moment, all over the over-developed world… i.e. not leaving their homes, while they go round and round and round.

I myself find that highly interesting. Don’t you? I don’t “see” how you couldn’t, but then, I’ve been self-isolating since long before the pandemic hit… the covid one, I mean. So maybe I’ve just had more extra "down time" than you, in which to find interesting things to ponder in my "taken for granted" file.

I don't know about you, but I have a knack for misplacing that file, usually, at the worst possible moment. As of today, however, I am determined to henceforth keep it in hand at all times. And if I do set it down... even for a second... I'm going to watch it like a hawk. I tell you this day, I am done with taking things for granted… especially things having to do with God.

Funny how it's always the most basic and obvious Truths, that are the easiest to take for granted, misplace and forget. Wouldn't you agree? And, of course, the unpleasant Truths are always the first to go.

Actually, "funny" isn't the word for it. "Tragic" is the better way to put it. For the Truth is, these are the very Truths we most need to keep in mind and not take for granted, as we live our lives. How ironic is that?

You wouldn’t think that Truths as important and consequential as the ones we have been discussing could slip our minds and go unnoticed for a second, but they can and do. And often, they do so for long periods of time.

What’s even more ironic, is that some people deliberately put the most important and consequential Truths about themselves and their lives out of their minds... especially the unpleasant ones... and then do their best to not let them back in again! That's strange enough in itself, but stranger still, many people are quite successful at doing this... especially twenty-first century people. I hope you're not one of them.

I would also hope and think, that you have been well aware of all these Truths about your life and existence for some time now. The Truth is, most people become aware of these most basic and important Truths of the universe fairly early in childhood.

As I said, my only reason for bringing them up, is to make sure you are presently aware of them… i.e. to make sure they haven't "slipped your mind." And as you might recall, I myself am all too aware of how easy it is to let that happen, and in the process, forget some really important Truths.

So for the record, I am doing my duty to remind you of all these overly obvious, highly important, indisputably certain Truths about yourself and your earthly life. But for the record as well, please be aware of the fact that whatsoever is True is True, regardless of whether it has sipped your mind or not.

In reality, the Truth is the Truth, regardless of anything we do or don’t realize, remember, notice, think about, care about, agree with, want, like, understand, believe or take for granted. It Truly is.

Indeed, all of these life-controlling Truths that govern our existence in the universe are what they are, regardless of whether or not we notice them, keep them in mind, or even know them in the first place. And they remain True at all times, whether or not we think about them, reflect on them, and factor them into our day to day decision making and living.

And whether we realize it or not, our personal decisions and choices in life are based on our own personal determinations of Truth. And so, our determinations of Truth become the basis of our decisions and choices, which in turn become the basis of our day to day actions, behaviors, personal conduct, and overall way of life. If you haven't realized this yet, then please do realize it now... while there’s still time.

In the end, the Truth is the Truth, regardless of what we do or don't know, and regardless of what we do or don't do. And to be sure, these certain Truths of the universe we all go by and live by are not only True in the end, they are True in the beginning and middle, as well. In other words, the Truth is the Truth at all times, including every moment of our lives.

Good. That's all said. We're “moving” right along.

@ The Ride of Your Life

Speaking of moving right along, the reason for the conveyor-belt analogy is to remind you that “you yourself” are on this life-long, not always fun fun-ride, right this very second. And you are also on this not always merry merry-go-round planet we live on, as well... right this very nanosecond. At least for the nano-moment you are. For the Truth is, one never knows where the finish line of life might be, or when it might very suddenly and unexpectedly show up at one's feet... as it has been known to do.

But then, whether you think about it in figurative ways or in literal terms, I’m more than sure you already knew all of these simple, indisputable and unavoidable Truths about "yourself" and your life on the earth. They are, in fact, among the most obvious and universally known of all the Truths of the universe, having to do with human life and living.

Along with others of their kind, these ever-present, certain and inalterable, universal Truths of the universe are, in a manner of speaking, ”the rules of the game”… although you probably won’t hear anyone call them that. Most people refer to them as, “the facts of life.” That’s the far more popular expression.

Whatever you call them, the facts of life are all Truly wondrous and wondrously amazing. But to be sure, some of them are also as unpleasant as "unpleasant" can be... death and suffering, in particular.

Of course, there are upsides to the unpleasant Truths of life, as well. One good thing, is that as long as we are "here," we get to ride on both the planetary carousel and the giant conveyor-belt ride, the whole time. And there is no ticket needed to ride either one!

One can obtain a ticket to get off the earth for a spell... and have a great view to boot... but those are extremely rare, and even more extremely expensive. Nevertheless, it surely can be done.

On the other hand, there is no getting off the conveyor belt of time, at any time. Rockets and spaceships just won't do it. Nothing else will do it either… at any price… until the day we each arrive at that steadily approaching finish line we are steadily approaching, on the conveyor belt of time.

But talk about turnarounds! The moment you reach the finish line in life, there is no more staying on, no matter what! There are many different ways of getting off the “belt” and out of the “game” when the time comes, but one way or another, off you go!… no matter who you are and what you’ve got, including power, possessions, wealth and fame.

But cheer up! When the ride is over, you also get off for free! Really. It’s True. There is no charge, and no strings attached. No returns either.

So while you are waiting for your finish line to arrive, you get to ride the big rides for free! You do pay as you go for the other rides and adventures you go on in life... sometimes dearly... but not for the main attractions. For those, there is no charge at all to “you personally,” for admission or exit.

Please also note, that while I am "speaking" figuratively at the moment, what I'm talking about is for real. It's all 100% True in real life... 100% actual and factual.

Do you understand this? The figurative analogies I just used to explain these things to you are now in your imagination, because I conveyed them to you that way through my written words, and you understood them correctly... assuming you did.

But there is nothing at all imaginary or figurative about the Truth I conveyed to you, which was embedded in all that figurative information. Nothing whatsoever. For the Truth is, that which is True... all that is True, whether it be about physical things or nonphysical tings… is as real as real can be.

Indeed, the journey of life is not literally a walk, drive, train trip, plane ride, or ocean crossing, nor is life an actual amusement park ride. But it is a totally real passage through the very real physical universe. And as surely as you exist, you are making the trip.

To be equally sure, your very own personal journey through time and space in the universe is as real as you are. Really! It’s the real deal, and so are “you.” As I “said” earlier, it’s the deal of a lifetime… i.e. having one.

Just as surely, the “big ride” of life... however you picture it... is not only free for life, it is unconditionally guaranteed for the life of your life! Damage and decay are included, but so are healing and restoration. They are built into our physical makeup. Indeed, it's all 100%, fully guarantied! Who could refuse a deal like that? Well, no one of course.

Seriously. Life Truly is a deal you can't refuse! You definitely can’t, whether you want to or not. For the Truth is, once you have been given a life and put “here”... by no doing of your own... you really and Truly are here. And the moment you arrive, the very real journey of your life begins... no matter how long it lasts, or what it turns out to be.

And be it short or long in our own estimation, every life lived on the earth continues on to its inevitable end at the very same speed, without a moment's respite. This is just another of those "no choice/no alternative” aspects of life, here on this strange little spinning ball, in this vast, physical universe.

Of course, there are terms and conditions to this deal of a lifetime. But not to worry, they have all been taken care of for you in advance.

We have already talked about some of them… mainly, those life-determining, life-controlling Truths of the universe, and those life-determining, life-controlling choices we make of our own free will, which we have no choice but to make and then carry out. Remember? I hope you do, because we just got finished talking about them at length... at great length… a very short while ago.

So do as you choose in life... which you surely will... but you really should keep all of these Truths in mind, because like it or not, these are the rules that govern your existence in this universe. And the Truth is, the rules of this game… i.e. “the game of life”… are all predetermined and "set in stone" for all human beings. They have been all along.

To be sure, these "rules of the game" are in force at every moment, 24/7/365.25, and they cannot be altered in any way, by anyone or anything. Neither can they be broken or violated by anyone, at any time.

I don’t quite know how, but I suppose it could be that you somehow haven't noticed all these self-evident Truths of the universe I keep describing as “obvious." In that case, it's a good thing I didn't take for granted that you did. And now that you have them in mind, neither should you.

I mean, these realities govern and affect our lives every “step” of the way, no matter what “path” we follow in life. So why not notice them? Pleasant or not, they are what they are, and they govern and control our lives at all times, not to mention everything we think and feel, say and do. As I keep saying, that’s the way it is.

So, seeing as how these life-governing rules of the universe will do what they do anyway without fail, why go through life without keeping these certain and reliable facts of life in mind? That can't be good.

So it follows that we shouldn’t do that… i.e. live our lives with our heads in the sand, blinding ourselves to the unpleasant realities that govern our lives, just because we don’t like to think about them. Doesn’t that follow? Or do "you yourself" not follow?

Speaking of which, I have no way of knowing what you do or don't know about… anything... let alone from one Truth to the next. And this is another reason why I am intent on mentioning every last one of these too-obvious-to-mention Truths... i.e. just to be on the safe side.

In any event, whatever we do or don’t do, and whatever we keep in mind or don’t, for as long as we are here, it's "journey on!"... all the way to the end. And what we can both now say for absolutely certain about it, is that come what did and come what may, in real life, there is just plain no going back in time, and no changing the past. Ever.

There is no going back, no changing what you did, no doing what you didn't do, no re-do’s, and no do-overs… no kind, no way, no how. That's the way it is. That’s the reality, that’s the Truth, and that was a lot of work… i.e. to write. So the least you can do is keep it all in mind... for your own good.

But getting back to your life in the present moment, let me be quick to remind you that there is more to "life" than I have described in these last however many paragraphs it has been. What I have described for you so far, is sort of “the big picture,” scaled down a bit, for the sake of less writing and reading. The big picture leaves out many of the important details, but it helps with “seeing the big Truth”… i.e. the “larger” and more complete Truth.

At the very same time... and at all times... the Truth of whatsoever exists in this universe, plus the Truth of whatsoever happens in this universe, adds up to the Truth of our shared existence in the universe. That’s sort of “the universal picture”... which is even bigger than “the big picture.”

And what do you know! Truth bridges the gap between them! In fact, Truth is present and operating everywhere at all times, in everything that exists and happens, anywhere things exist and happen in the universe… or anywhere else.

Truth is everywhere present, in all things known and unknown. Truth runs through, coordinates, unifies and governs all that is real and actual in the same way, and it applies equally to all that exists and all that happens, at any time and all times.

As far as the existence we presently know, Truth encompasses all things in and of the universe, and it extends from “the universal picture,” to “the big picture,” right down to every single individual detail, about every single thing that exists and/or happens anywhere and everywhere in the universe, at any and all times. And that includes everything in and about your very own life on the earth, in the past, in the future, and at the ever-moving “present” moment.

Truth also bridges the gulf between the material and immaterial aspects of our present existence. For among those things to which Truth applies fully and equally, are the things we can physically see and touch, as well as the things we can’t, all that we presently know and all that we don’t, all that we can know and all that we can’t know... at least for the present moment.

Indeed, Truth is always and ever present, whenever and wherever things exist and happen, be they one or many, consequential or not, material or immaterial. And one way or another, that which is True conforms to all that is True... anywhere and everywhere things exist and happen.

Really now. I know it’s a lot to read, but how could you not find all of this interesting? It’s not only the Truth about the way the universe works, it’s the Truth about “you personally.” It's the Truth of "what you are" as a human being, and how your very own life on the earth “works”… for as long as it does. Really, what could be more interesting than that?

If these things are not interesting to you, you must have some very shiny things distracting you, if not capturing your attention. Even fish know the danger of those! Well, at least some of them do. Some of them don’t, and like the ostrich, they only discover the danger after it’s too late.

It’s only the rare fish that senses the danger and swims past the shiny lures. But rare or not, I think it’s safe to say that if fish can do it, so can human beings… if they choose to.

Actually, it’s more than safe to say, because unlike fish, human beings can reason in Truth about the things going on around them. And by means of the Truth, they can learn further Truth, and even discern the Truth about things that lie ahead… if they determine the Truth correctly. Having done that, they can then “alter course” accordingly… if they so choose.

That was a lot of “ifs,” but then, life is full of those too, isn’t it? Or was that supposed to be “if's” with an apostrophe?

Most of life's alluring attractions are not fatal to human beings, but some can be. Indeed, they can be highly dangerous and even deadly… be they material or immaterial in nature. So it really is fortunate that we human beings have these higher capabilities. Truly. It is.

So whatever you do, don’t be a fish! I mean, why be a fish, when you don’t have to be? "Schooling” with the others might provide a false sense of security and even comfort for a time, but for human beings, that’s definitely not the way to “go.”

In fact, when you stop to think about it, it is Truly amazing how far superior we human beings are to fish. And that’s True, no matter what you believe about why that is. Regardless of why it is and how it came to be, it surely is wondrous and amazing, despite what anyone believes or doesn’t.

And given our mental superiority, it’s also amazing how much our immediate wants can affect our choices, at times replacing our actual needs and adversely altering the future outcomes of our choices. Wouldn’t you “say?”

Whether you would say so or not, it Truly is amazing. What's also amazing, is how fast we can redefine our “wants” as “needs,” when we want to… especially nowadays, here in the wondrous and amazing, twenty-first century.

And even when they are desirable and beneficial, it’s also amazing how fast people can downgrade the value of the shiny things they acquire, after they acquire them. Perhaps you’ve noticed that too?

It happens all the time. Once you have these alluring things the world has to offer... especially the ones that have you... they quickly loose their "shine." And after the downsides begin to show up, you realize that they aren’t quite the prizes you thought they would be.

I would think that you have noticed that, probably fairly early in your childhood. Remember all those fantastic toys you just had to have? What became of them later?… usually not much later.

Given how often people have this experience, it’s hard not to notice this often-repeated pattern. But then, some people do fail to notice it… repeatedly, in most cases. That’s pretty amazing too… if you stop to think about it, or at least slow down for a minute, and give it a “glance.”

And unfortunately, it just gets worse from there. Admittedly, the toys and games get bigger and better, but then, so do the “hooks” and "snares." One really does need to be careful about those... especially these days.

Of course, you might already be "hooked" on something or “caught in a trap” of some kind, devoting all of your attention and efforts to getting out of that situation… or, at least, trying to manage it. I hope this is not so, but unfortunately, life is full of those too.

It may well be that you are too ensnared in the things of the world at the moment... or maybe a snare of some other kind... to be concerned about your existence and what lies ahead for you in the future. That might not seem possible, but it is. In fact, this too, is quite common among people nowadays. It is, for sure, another symptom of the current spiritual pandemic.

If this is “you,” I can only hope that your present situation lasts long enough for you to get out of whatever trap(s) you are in, and do so before it’s too late… for “you personally.” By this, I mean soon enough that there will still be enough time for you to attend to the True needs of your “inner self”… i.e. the “person” within you,” the “living being” you are, as a distinct, individual, “human” being.

But whether you find it interesting or not, the Truth is, to each and every thing that exists or happens in the universe, there is a directly corresponding Truth, and any number of additional, individual Truths related to it. That’s because everything that exists and happens in the universe… which includes everything in and about you and your life… has something to do with other things, other people, and other events.

And so, everything that exists and everything that happens in the "real world," is connected in some way to a large number of individual Truths. And one way or another, all of these Truths are connected to one another, in some manner.

After all, no matter how gigantic and complex, there is only one universe, only one earth, and only one "you." And ultimately, be they several, dozens, hundreds or thousands, all of these interconnected Truths in a given matter… any given matter… are connected to all that is True and thus, to Truth itself.

If it helps, think of Truth as “electricity.” In comparison to Truth, any amount of physical electricity is feeble in every respect, but both are similar in the way they “flow.” They “flow”… and are therefore present… where and only where a connection is in place, and conductivity exists.

“Untruth” does not conduct Truth. And just like a metal wire or chain, one broken connection means the “current” flows no further, and the power stops there.

According to the Bible, the Spirit of God is like that too, in relation to human beings. In fact, in the respect I just named, exactly like that. But I can’t get into that yet either.

If you want to get into that subject on this website… i.e. the working of God’s Spirit… I’m afraid you will just have to be patient and keep working hard at “listening.” Hopefully, we will get to it soon… assuming we have the time to do so.

In the meantime, whether you realize you are doing it or not, this is how we human beings discern that the things we think about and talk about are True. They are True, if and only if they directly "correspond to," "conform to," “square with,” ”match up with," or otherwise agree with one another and with all that is True, with no Truth in contradiction. That’s how it is when it is… i.e. True. If it’s not, it’s not.

And nothing that anyone does, can in any way affect the Truth. The best we human beings can do, is to do our best to make our own personal determinations of Truth correctly… in order to connect our minds to the Truth… and to then follow the Truth in living out our lives. And to be sure, I don’t just mean, “follow the Truth” in our minds alone, although that certainly must be done first.

When and where we fail to do this… i.e. determine the Truth correctly… we fail to make the necessary connection. As a result, we ourselves are not connected to the Truth. And unfortunately, human beings all too often do just that… i.e. fail to determine the Truth correctly.

Whenever this happens in any given matter, we fail to make the connection correctly and securely. And unfortunately, to the extent that our connection is “loose” or incomplete, we are to that same extent, only loosely or partially connected to the Truth of the matter.

When we mix correct and incorrect determinations of Truth together, the result is a larger amount of information, that is only loosely or partially connected to the Truth. And unfortunately, to the extent that our connection is “loose” or incomplete in a given matter, we ourselves are to that same extent, only loosely or partially connected to the Truth. And depending on the number and nature of our errors, our thinking and reasoning in these larger and more involved matters is compromised… anywhere from slightly to fatally.

Too many of these “bad connections,” and at the very least, the “circuits” that run throughout our thinking, feeling, reasoning and decision-making don’t work right, and the “light” dims. Enough of these incorrect determinations of Truth, and they break down altogether. And needless to say… or maybe not… when we have missed the Truth or just plain gotten it wrong, we are entirely disconnected from the Truth and in the "dark," in whatever the matter might be.

That’s why once upon a time, people and societies gave great weight to the role and importance of Truth. As a result, they placed great weight on the importance of making correct determinations of Truth… not that there is anything difficult about it… agreeing together about them, and then going by them as best they could, for the good of all. Then, they put the necessary effort into actually doing so.

Unfortunately, not so much anymore. In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed… quickly. And they are changing ever more quickly, with each passing day. “Changing for the worse,” I would add, but then everyone knows that these days!

And to be sure, this decline in the role and importance of Truth in the lives of human beings is not confined to individuals alone. The same is True of “people groups” and “societies” of every kind, large and small. But generally speaking, the larger the group the greater their influence on others, due to the added number of people and larger “circuitry.”

And, of course, that’s why democratic politicians and dictatorial despots alike are the worst offenders, in their disregard for the Truth. Given the numerical scope and impact they have, that, in turn, is why the governments of so many nations today so regularly publish falsehoods of every kind, to their own citizens and the rest of the world, without batting an eye. But enough about that for now too.

@ Seeing and Hearing the Truth

For now, zero in on the fact that just like time, Truth itself is not a physical “thing,” as are all of the material things that exist and happen in the universe. Truth is the invisible, immaterial reality we understand in our minds… when and if we do… which corresponds to the realities of whatsoever actually and factually does exist and/or happen in the universe, whether they be material or immaterial in nature.

That's how Truth works hand in hand with the things that physically exist and occur in the physical universe, and also with the immaterial things that exist and occur in the physical universe… or anywhere else. That which is actual, factual and so is True, and that which is True is actual, factual and so.

And this is key. It is essential to correctly understand this connection between Truth and reality, because this is also the connection between the Truth of things material and immaterial. And to be sure, this is the only certain way to rightly determine the Truth in immaterial matters… i.e. whatever immaterial things exist and happen, wherever they exist and happen.

This is also the starting point of reasoning in Truth. It is where the mind is anchored in physical reality... i.e. the physical realities of the physical universe we can be physically certain about. And this certain Truth is also the reason one can be certain that whatsoever is True is real, be it physical or nonphysical in nature, and whether or not physical evidence is obtainable.

So if you don't have this down cold, keep working on it, until you fully and clearly understand it. But whatever you do, don’t overthink it! That's always a constant danger, when thinking or talking about things this basic and simple.

Really. That’s the danger. And there is no need for doing that, because there is nothing at all complicated about it…any of it... unless one complicates it.

The simple and vitally important Truth is: “Whatsoever is True, directly matches what is”… i.e. that which is actual, factual and real, in the very real world in which we live our very real lives, in the very real physical universe. You know, “reality.”

And actually, that’s all you really need to know, in order to discern Truth. If you know that, the rest will come… providing you seek to know the Truth, and your eyes, ears and mind are open to it.

If not, the Truth will not work for you, and your daily life will not be "in step” with the Truth. It can’t be. You will instead be bound to live a life that is out of harmony with the Truth. And I do mean bound. For ignorance of the Truth is the first and number one malady of the human soul.

Surely you can “see” that. You must understand what Truth “is,” in order to follow it in your mind, and you must follow the Truth in your mind, before you can follow it in real life… i.e. in your daily living on the earth.

Really and Truly! God or no God, you most definitely do need to correctly understand these simple “things.” In fact, you must correctly understand all of these most basic and vitally important facts of life, which govern our lives on the earth. For if you don’t understand these certain Truths of the universe correctly, you don’t know them, and if you don’t know them, you don’t know what you need to know in life.

And yes, it really is that simple! If you can’t “see” that, just think about it for a minute. Really. You can’t miss it! At least, not if you are one who is able to discern Truth, and you make the effort to do so... which really doesn't take all that much effort.

But then, if it takes you a little longer, that’s okay too. In fact, if you don’t clearly “see” this first and foremost Truth about the Truth… i.e. the correspondence between Truth and reality… just reread these last few paragraphs a couple of times, and keep working on it, until you do.

I’m sorry, but this is what you must do… i.e. understand Truth correctly… if you want to “see” and “hear” the Truth, which you must be able to do, if you want to come along on the path of Truth. For to follow the path of Truth in life, you must start with the things you can be physically certain about, then follow the Truth from there, staying fully “grounded” in reality, while connecting Truth to Truth, with every “step” you take.

From there, every Truth is connected to every other Truth and to reality. So whenever you determine Truth correctly, you can be sure that what you have determined to be True is real and so, actual and factual.

Well, that’s what to shoot for anyway. Except in certain specific or very narrow circumstances, no one knows every Truth there is to know in a given matter, especially as regards immaterial things. But at the very least, your connection to Truth and reality must be adequate.... i.e. sufficient for the “power” of Truth to flow, so the “light” will come on and stay on, for you to “travel” by.

That’s what you must do, in order to “see” and “hear” the Truth, and to use Truth productively in your life. And in order to live in harmony with the Truth, you must choose to follow the Truth, and then actually do so. That’s what you must do in order to correctly determine Truth, and that’s what you must do in order to follow the path of Truth in life, to the higher and greater Truth you most need to know.

That’s also what you must do to follow the Truth on this website. But to be sure, this requirement has nothing at all to do with “me personally.” It’s not in any way up to me. In fact, I have no say in the matter at all. The simple Truth is, if you can’t “see” the Truth, then you yourself are unable to come along.

Really. It’s True. As I “said” earlier, if you can’t “see” the Truth, then you can’t follow it. I’m sorry if you can’t see that, but that’s the way it is. And to be sure, it has nothing whatsoever to do with “me.” It has only and everything to do with “you.”

I mean, how can you follow the Truth, if you can’t “see” it? You can’t! If you can’t “see the Truth,” you can’t see where you’re going, so you can’t go that way! In other words, if you can’t “see” the path of Truth, you can’t follow it.

What’s an even greater pity, is that some people actually can see the Way of Truth, yet they don’t follow it in real life… i.e. in the things they actually do in their daily lives. As the saying goes, “they talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk." They follow the path of Truth in their minds, but not in the things they say and do in “real life” and, therefore, not in reality.

And I’m sure you know what that accomplishes. In reality, it accomplishes nothing, and it gets you nowhere! But enough about that for the moment too.

As I was about to “say,” the other option is this. If you are still struggling with the relationship between Truth and reality, and you don’t get it after another try or two, just leave it on the back burner, and read along anyway. You might not be able to follow the Truth, but you can, at least, still read along and think about it.

As long as you are exposed to the Truth and thinking about it, you are providing the time and opportunity for Truth to work in your mind… whether “time” likes it or not. Just don’t take too much time, for you only have so much left.

But then, in all probability, you already can discern and reason in Truth. adequately. Very likely, it’s just that you don’t consciously think about what you’re doing when you do it. In other words, you don’t realize that you are doing it.

But it would be far better if you do realize what you are doing, in using the Truth in your life… i.e. connecting one Truth to the next, in order to know what is real and so. It would also help you to more readily follow the path of Truth on and off this website. So if you don’t clearly see the Truth about the Truth, just keep reading, and it will eventually "kick in"… I hope.

The reason is, the further you go along the path of Truth, the more Truth and knowledge you will acquire, and that will eventually clear up your “vision.” Then, you will be able to “see” clearly, what you need to see clearly.

As this happens, not only will you come to understand more Truth… which is always good, in and of itself… but you will also better understand the Truth you know. By “better,” I mean you will understand it more fully and more accurately. That's also the way Truth works... if you let it. And that goes for the Truth of the Bible, as well.

So as we go… assuming you read along… the more everything will fall into place, the more Truth you will come to know of the Truth you need to know, the more and better you will understand it all, and the more confidence you will have in your own determinations of Truth, which you must have, in order to follow the Truth in real life. Indeed, that’s the way Truth works in you as well as for you, if you allow it to.

Once you adequately understand these most basic and important Truths of the universe, you should also be able to clearly “see” that even though Truth and time are both 100% immaterial in nature, they are also both 100% real. Are they not? Well of course they are!

Truth and time both exist in this universe. No doubt about it. Neither is visible or material in any way, but they most definitely do exist… right? Of course right! You can’t possibly not see that!

To be sure, "Truth" and "time" are both as real as “real” can be. Both are every bit as real as anything made of "matter, space and energy,” and there is no doubt whatsoever that this is so… i.e. True. You can count on it! You can fully rely upon it. So keep that in mind every “step” of the way… if you’re coming along.

I know only too well, how easy it is to get distracted and forget things… even really important things… but do try hard to keep your mind on these overly-obvious facts about time, Truth and what is real. For to be sure, they are as important as they are obvious.

Truth and time are both “things”… i.e. immaterial things… which people can become complacent with, take for granted, neglect, ignore and/or disregard, whether consciously or not. But the Truth is, they do so at their own peril. And God or no God, to do so with both is a prescription for disaster… utter, personal disaster. So do try hard not to neglect either.

Text Box 5

As I hope you can now clearly “see," Truth and time are two very different things. However, even though they are separate and distinct from one another, they also coexist… i.e. they exist together, in exactly the same place and time. And they constantly work together, whenever and wherever things exist or occur, whether these things and happenings be physical in nature, or otherwise.

I would think that you can see this, and that you would agree with what I am "saying." I would also think you would find it interesting, as well. But then, perhaps you’re not interested in such things.

Or maybe you’re just not interested in "me" trying to make it more interesting for "you" to read... which, come to think of it, I wasn't told to do. So maybe I shouldn't be trying to do that after all... especially since I am struggling mightily, just to make what I write understandable.

And now that I have thought about it, that made me go back and read what I have written so far on this page… which is even more distressing than writing it. Worse still, after rereading it and rewriting it a few more times, I can now see that even if it is understandable, what I have written to this point is not only taking too long to "say," it's also really boring... which is even worse than not interesting!

So that's enough of that too. I never should have done it in the first place. I was just trying to make what I say more interesting, in the hopes that you would be more inclined to keep reading, so you will “hear” the Truth you need to know about yourself and your present life in the physical universe, before moving on to the greater, higher and more compelling Truth about your existence. But I realize now, it just wasn't/isn't a good idea.

Sorry for that too. Really, I am. At least it didn't take me any longer to figure that out than it did. That’s always a problem for people like me, who are slower than other “normal” people.

I was just thinking that since I can’t make your reading enjoyable… talk about a contradiction in terms… I could at least make it more interesting for you. But it seems I can’t do that either, and I'm probably just making matters worse by trying to. So undoubtedly, I should just stick to the task given me, and do the best I can with that. Yes. I’m sure that would be best.

Besides, it is for you to decide for yourself what to be interested in or not, and for that matter, who and what to care about and not care about. Indeed, we do get to make choices in life, and these two are definitely among them.

So be my guest and make them… both of them. Actually, you don't even need to be my guest. You are already free to do it on your own.

And now, after rewriting these text boxes enough times, I can also see that right here is where I went off onto a new topic… although it’s not really “new.” It’s a subject I was “talking” about earlier.

So even though it’s too soon to start a new chapter, I’m going to put one in here anyway. But I will use a chapter title that sort of keeps these next few paragraphs on the same subject… i.e. “seeing and hearing the Truth.” That way, when this section is put together with the last section, the two too-short chapters will be just about the right length to make one full chapter… however long that’s supposed to be.

@ A Quick Vision & Hearing Check

Let's do a little test, to see how well you are “seeing” and “hearing” the Truth at this juncture. The test is free, you are under no obligation for taking it, and you can “cancel” at any time. You don’t even have to believe in God to take it.

In addition, “you yourself” are the one who grades the test, you don’t have to show your answers to anyone, and you can change your mind about your answers at any time… assuming you’re still “here” to do it. So feel free to give it a try.

And see? By using that section title, I’ve kept the following paragraphs somewhat on the same subject as the previous too-short section, and also come up with a chapter title for it to boot. I think this will work out okay and not break any rules.

But see? This is another example of the kind of time-consuming aggravation I have to go through, in order to write something like this… i.e. this website. And I kid you not, it really is aggravating and extremely unpleasant for me… not that “you” care.

What does “to boot” mean anyway? I know I don’t know. Really. I have no earthly idea. I know what I mean when I say it, but not what the expression itself actually means or where it came from. The answer lies back in history somewhere, but I’m not about to go hunting for it, because it’s not really important, and there isn’t time… not that “time” has gone anywhere.

Actually, it’s not important at all. All that matters is that “I” know what I mean by what I say, and “you” know what I mean by what I say, so these two meanings will match. In other words, the True and actual meaning of what you are reading and the meaning in your mind will be the same.

If they are not, that means you have not correctly understood my meaning. That means you have misunderstood what you have read, which means you have not understood what you have read… at least not fully and accurately.

How partially and inaccurately you understand what you have read, depends on the degree to which you have misunderstood it. And unfortunately, when taking in a lot of information to process, misunderstandings multiply and compound. Indeed, a little misunderstanding goes a long way… sometimes, a very long way.

And when it comes to the Bible… which contains a large amount of information to process… this can be a real problem. The Truth is, the severity of this problem among people today who read and study the Scriptures can hardly be described… very hardly. But that’s for another page.

The point is, when misunderstandings occur where important Truths are involved… no matter how simple and straightforward they might be… a person’s ability to “see” and “hear” the Truth in what they are reading or hearing is compromised. To the degree and number of a person’s misunderstandings, said person’s “vision” is “clouded,” and the Truth he or she is trying to “see” becomes “blurred.” The extent to which this happens among people today who read and study the Bible cannot be overstated, but, as I just “said," that’s for another page.

If, on the other hand, the two meanings match... i.e. my meaning and the one in your mind... that means you have correctly understood what you have read, and in so doing, you have correctly understood what I have “said” to you. That’s how to correctly understand anything and everything you read or hear, the Bible included. That’s how it’s done. That’s the only way it can be done.

Can you “see” that? That’s the way communication by means of human language works… or in some cases doesn’t.

That is why we’re here on this website, isn’t it? I know that’s why I’m here, and I would think that’s why you are here too. What else would you be here for?

I am writing to tell you things, and you are reading to find out what those things are, so you can evaluate them, determine for yourself whether or not they are True, and if so, what to do about the Truth you have acquired… if anything. Right? I do hope so.

The fact is, in order to do that, you must correctly understand what I mean by what I say. And that, you have no say in… i.e. “you” have no say in what I say, and you have no say in what I mean by what I say.

It’s the same with the Bible. You have no say in what the Bible says and teaches, and you have no say in what the Bible means. None whatsoever. You never did, don’t now, and never will.

And that’s also what you have to do, in order to correctly understand what you are reading on this website. That’s what you must do, to correctly understand anything you read or hear, anywhere at any time, the Bible included.

And to be sure, it’s not because I say so. The reason is, if you don’t correctly understand what I mean by what I say, then you don’t correctly understand what I am saying. And if you don’t correctly understand what I say, you don’t know what I said. Same with anything that anyone says, whether out loud or in writing… the Bible included.

If you don’t know what I am saying, you can’t evaluate it and make determinations of Truth about it, correct or otherwise. And without doing that, there is nothing to base any choice on or do anything about, other than false information. It’s the same with the Bible. Can you “hear” that?

That is why you are reading, isn’t it? You are reading to “hear” what I have to “say” to you, aren’t you? That’s the reason to read or listen to anything, isn’t it? I certainly don’t see any other reason. I don’t see how there could be any other reason.

Really. What other reason could you possibly have for reading what I am writing to you, if not that? If that’s not what you are trying to do… i.e. correctly understand what I mean to say… I can’t imagine why you would be reading in the first place. I know I wouldn’t be. Not even in the last place.

Seriously. Why bother? All that reading for nothing! What a senseless waste of time and effort! What would be the point of that, and what would be the purpose of doing it?

The answers are: “no point at all" and “no purpose of any kind.” For as I just said, apart from knowing what I mean by what I say, you can’t and therefore don’t know what I am saying… same as if you never heard it. It’s the same with the Bible. Can you “see” that?

And it’s no different, just because I am communicating with you in writing across space and time, instead of doing it audibly and in person. Right? Right. No difference at all.

It also doesn’t matter in the least how great the distance between us, or the length of time that has passed, since I wrote the words you are now reading. The meaning of the words you are reading, is exactly the same as it has been all along, since I wrote what you are now reading. It means what I meant, when I wrote it. Same goes for the Bible. “Hear” that?

And as long as what I originally wrote has been adequately preserved and “transmitted” to you... i.e. from the time I wrote it to now... you can still understand it adequately today, regardless of how long ago I wrote it. It's the same with the Bible.

Truly. There is no getting around it! In order to know what it is that I am telling you, you have to understand it correctly, and you can’t do that without correctly understanding my meaning. You can “see” that too, can’t you? I don’t see how you couldn’t!

And to be sure, this is not just about “me” and “you.” That’s the only way anyone can know what anyone says or writes about anything, including the Bible. It can only be done by correctly understanding the intended meaning of the person speaking or writing. That’s how communication works… or for some people, doesn’t.

The same goes for the Bible. What in the world would be the point of reading the Bible, if not to learn what it “says” and teaches? I can’t think of one. I can’t “see” any other reason to read or study the Scriptures at all… at least not a good one anyway.

I can’t imagine that you would see any other reason to read or study the Bible either, but maybe you do. Maybe to please someone else, maybe because you get paid to do it, maybe to make other people think you know the Bible, or who knows what these days. Like I said last paragraph, not a good reason anyway.

The plain and simple Truth is, one cannot make determinations of Truth about what the Bible “says” and teaches… let alone correct determinations of Truth… without first knowing what the Bible “says” and teaches.. And one cannot know what the Bible says and teaches, apart from understanding the words of the Bible correctly.

And in order to understand the words of the Bible correctly, one must correctly understand the meaning of those words. That’s the only way it can be done, and apart from that, one cannot know what the Scriptures “say” and teach. For this is what it is to know what the Scriptures say and teach!

And to state the overly obvious again, in order to do anything about what the Scriptures say and teach, one must first know what the Scriptures say and teach. Apart from that, it is simply not possible to do anything at all on the basis of Scripture… let alone anything good.

So that’s what “you” must do… i.e. understand the Scriptures correctly… in order to know what the Scriptures say and teach. And in order to do that, you must correctly understand the meaning of the Scriptures. That’s the only way it can be done. And that’s also what you must do, before you can do anything about what the Scriptures actually do say and teach. That’s the only way that can be done too.

Truly! That's the one and only way to know the Truth of the Bible. And apart from this, one cannot even follow the Truth of the Bible in one’s mind, let alone follow it in real life.

And don’t get mad at me about that either. These are not my rules. That’s just the way it is. God or no God, that’s the way it is! I do hope you can “see” that... all of it.

The fact is, apart from correctly understanding the meaning of the words and statements of Scripture, the Bible would mean pretty much whatever anyone wants it to mean… just as it is this very day, in these last days of the age. I hope you can “see” that too. I really hope you can see that too.

I hope you can also see, that even though I don’t know what “to boot” means, I can still adequately convey my meaning to you by using that expression, and you can still adequately understand what I mean by it. And I’m sure you do.

And so it is, that I can adequately convey my meaning to you, despite the fact that I don’t do it perfectly… which I definitely can’t, sure as anything. And in the same way, as long as you can adequately understand my meaning, the process will still work. Right? Right. It will.

The same goes for the Bible. You don’t have to understand every single thing in the Bible 100% perfectly, you just have to understand the Bible adequately. In other words, well enough to know what you need to know, of what the Bible actually “says” and teaches.

And as I can’t possibly say enough times, when it comes to the most important Truths of Scripture, there is nothing at all difficult about doing that. Nothing whatsoever.

But what a strange and quirky language this is, in which you can use and understand words, even when you aren’t fully proficient at doing it! No, not really.

The Truth is, you don’t have to know every word and grammatical detail of a language, in order to use it adequately. Except in occasional, specific circumstances, the only thing required, is that one’s meaning be adequately conveyed and then adequately understood by the recipient(s)… whoever, wherever and whenever that may be.

And actually, it’s not just English. All human languages are strange and quirky. They are just strange and quirky in different ways, that’s all. And yet, they can all be used to adequately exchange information, from one person to another. Can they not?

Yes. They can. Of course they can! Untold millions of people do it every day the world over, using hundreds of different languages. Surely you know that.

Nonetheless, whenever one is on the receiving end of communication by means of human language, he or she really should be a little careful about correctly determining the meaning of the speaker or writer. And the more important the matter, the more careful one should be about it. Right? Of course right… not to mention obvious.

And, I might add, nowhere is this more important to do, than when reading or hearing the words of Scripture. You may not be able to “see” the Truth in that statement and say “right” yet, but it is nonetheless True… whether you can or not. But for now, don’t count this paragraph as part of the “test.”

Fortunately… very fortunately… when it comes to the Bible, this process of correctly and adequately understanding the things written in it, is simple and easy to do. Truly. It is. A little time, effort and care is all that’s required. But to be sure, that is required. Nothing unreasonable about that.

And what would be of extra help… i.e. in correctly understanding the Bible… would be to not know what it “says” before you read it. That would really help. Really help.

The reason is, if your mind is already made up about what the Bible “says,” means and/or teaches before you read it, that’s what you will find in the Bible when you read it. And you will “hear” that, instead of what the Bible itself actually says, means and teaches. Untold millions of people do that every day too.

The Truth is, all that is required to correctly understand the words and teachings of Scripture and do so adequately… other than a little time, effort and care… is to listen with an open mind, seeking to understand the meaning of the human being, who wrote the words you are reading or hearing read aloud. That's all it takes, and there is nothing at all difficult about it, let alone tricky or quirky.

Well, the "figurative" parts can be a bit tricky at times, but that’s only because human beings have made it so… especially lately. So you can’t really blame the language for that.

And you really can’t blame the Bible for that either… i.e. for “you” not being able to clearly and easily understand it. Given an average level of language skills and comprehension, anyone past the first few years of childhood can do it, with a little time, effort and careful thought.

So then, if it has ever even so much as entered your mind for a nanosecond that the Bible cannot be adequately understood, it’s long-gone now, right? If not, then get it out of there right away!

Truly! It needs to go! And who knows, maybe clearing that falsehood out of your mind will make some extra room in there for the things you really need to keep in there. That would be good too.

And I don't want to "jump the gun" or anything, but I might also point out, that if there really, Truly, actually IS a God Who communicates with human beings by means of the Bible, then it can only be that He does so through the intended meaning of each human author of the Bible. I mean, how else could He do such a thing?

How else could a "God of Creation" communicate with mortal human beings, and in what other way could we possibly understand the message?... i.e. "the Word of God," which is the Truth of God conveyed to us through the Scriptures. The answers are: "no other way" and "in no other way" respectively. Or, if you prefer to keep it simple, the one-word answer to both questions is: "zilch,""zip,""zero," "none," "nothing," "notta," "nil."

Any one will do, so reader’s choice! Whatever works for you. That doesn't matter either. What matters, is that you can "hear" the Truth when you encounter it. Can you? I hope you can. Truly.

No matter what the nature of Scripture might be, you do realize that every word of every document of the Bible was written by a human being, don’t you? I certainly hope so, because it is most definitely True. And every single one of them spoke and wrote in a well known human language.

Okay then. We are now back to where I started talking about the “new” subject, I was talking about earlier, which I mentioned at the start of this text box. It now starts in the next paragraph, which was formerly the first paragraph of the text box, until it got pushed down to here by the “vision and hearing test"... which still continues.

Speaking of which, how are you doing on the “test” so far? Are you doing alright and getting it all right? I hope so. If so, keep it up. But before we proceed any further, perhaps I should give you the answers to the test so far, just to be sure.

1) It doesn’t matter how long ago the Scriptures were written or what languages they were written in, they still mean the same thing today, that they meant when they were written.

2) Every word and statement of Scripture means what the writer meant, when he wrote it.

3) What the writers of Scripture meant by the words they wrote, is what the words and grammar meant to them and to their intended readers at the time of writing, in accordance with the vocabulary and grammar of the languages they used.

4) For anyone in any place or time to correctly understand the Scriptures, he or she must understand the words and statements of the Scriptures in context, and in accordance with the normal, customary, commonly understood grammatical rules and conventions of the language.

5) In order to have an adequate knowledge of the teachings of the Bible, one need not do this perfectly, but one must do it adequately.

6) In order to do this, one must put in the necessary time, effort and thought… which, compared to the many other things people spend their time and effort on, is remarkably little.

7) For this to be done today, by those living in the twenty-first century, one must have an adequate… not perfect… version of the original documents of Scripture, and if in a different language, an adequate translation of those documents into his or her own language.

8) In any time, place, language, culture or situation, one must seek to know the Truth of the Bible, and strive to understand it correctly.

Really! What could be more simple and obvious?

Now let’s continue on, and see what you can do with the rest of the test… i.e. how well you can “see” and “hear” the Truth, as you continue to read. We will continue forward, by going back to what we were “talking” about before.

As I’m sure you have noticed, there are many many choices to make in life, some important and consequential, others not. In between the extremes, lie all of the innumerable choices we make in life, of every kind and degree of significance.

The great majority of these choices are simply the moment to moment decisions we make day by day, which direct our personal actions and conduct… i.e. the things we do and don’t do, in the course of a day. But some of these personal choices regard really important things. You know, things like career paths and job choices, who to marry, where to live, what car to buy next, whether or not God EXISTS, and things like that.

Material things and circumstances are important… sometimes… but the most important of our personal choices, are those about the intangible aspects of our earthly lives, most of all, with regard to our own “personalities” and our relationships with other people. For example, things like how to think and feel, how to act and not act, who and what to like and dislike, what we want and don’t want, what to expect of others, what we consider to be valuable and worthless, “good” and “bad,” “right” and “wrong,” and so on and so forth.

Whether we do it consciously or not, these are the countless personal choices we human beings all make for ourselves, minute to minute and day by day, all the way through our lives on the earth. And for sure, “you” do it too… i.e. live this way… because that’s the way everybody lives.

That’s what “life” is. That’s the way it works. That’s the way it is for everyone. In two short words: "that's life"... as the saying goes. I don’t know about you, but I like the short words and sentences the best.

As you might have noticed, other people may or may not agree with our choices, and they may or may not cooperate with us in the pursuit of our various personal agendas. Sure you have. No way you couldn’t have noticed that.

But regardless of what anyone does, each and every fully-functioning human being constantly makes these many choices in life, of his or her own personal authority and free will. And we then carry out those choices in our daily lives. That's the way it goes.

And indeed, our personal choices “drive” our actions, behaviors, conduct and activities in life, minute by minute and day by day. In other words, we say and do the things we say and do, because we choose to do so, on the basis of what we determine to be True or not True.

Do you “see” that? If so, then make sure you also see how the process works, when "time" gets involved… which it always is. The determination of Truth comes first, the choice comes second, and the doing comes third. The determination of Truth happens before the choice, and the doing happens after the choice is made.

Surely you can "see" that. I mean, how simple can anything be? What’s not to understand about this? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. And always in the same order too. And in every case, next comes 4: the resulting events and consequences of our actions in the real world, permanently inscribed in the facts of history… including one’s own personal history.

Seeing as how you do this yourself… fairly constantly all day every day… I would think that you are already well aware of this pattern of human behavior, by which we function in the real world. After all, it’s “standard operating procedure,” for all fully-functioning human beings.

If you do “see” that this is True, then you should also be able to see that the doing… or the not doing… is the direct result of the choices we make. You should also be able to see that what we actually do in the real-world, is the material evidence and physical proof of what those immaterial determinations of Truth and personal choices Truly were… i.e. in reality, in actuality, in fact. I Hope you can see that this is so, because it’s not only True, it’s something you Truly need to know.

We have already covered that too, but it bears covering again, because it’s really important. So I’ll end this short “section” now, and move on to covering it some more.

Meanwhile, put these paragraphs together with the previous section… “Seeing and Hearing the Truth”… and it should just about make the right amount of paragraphs for one whole section. At least it will be something close to the others in length, give or take a few paragraphs.

No, strike that. Now that I have rewritten this section a few times, it has gotten long enough to be its own chapter! So I guess the chapter before this will just have to stay too short. What a pain this business of making proper “chapters” is.

But never mind that either. That definitely doesn’t matter. What matters is that you have been “seeing” and “hearing” the Truth of what I have been telling you, doing it for yourself, and understanding it adequately. Have you? I do hope so. If not, keep trying. If you are thinking carefully and trying, it will get easier as we "go."

And speaking of not mattering, who cares if these ”sections” or “chapters” or whatever they’re supposed to be called are approximately the same length? I know I don’t. As far as I’m concerned, the shorter they are the better. Probably, as far as you're concerned too.

In addition to that, I think it to be far more important that we both know what I’m talking about, which the chapter titles do help with. Just keep in mind that whatever it is that I am talking about, it is very often something I was talking about before… like this section was, and the next section is also going to be.

@ The Personal Operations of Human Beings

As also previously discussed, it is by means of our physical bodies, that we human beings get around and do the things we do on the earth…. and nowadays, slightly beyond it as well. Indeed, everything we physically do during our lives in the physical universe, we do by means of our physical bodies, as we ourselves direct them.

And to be sure, we do all kinds of amazing things in and with our human bodies… like, for example, think and reason, walk and talk, bounce a ball, ride a bicycle, drive a car, produce a baby, and all kinds of other things, big and small. Yes, for sure you have noticed that. No way you couldn’t have.

But in case you haven’t noticed, the life-directing, life-controlling decisions and choices we make in our minds, are not among the things we physically do. That’s because the “personal operations” of human beings… i.e. our personal feelings, thinking, reasoning, decision-making and choosing… are not physical in any way.

These things happen within our physical bodies, but they are in no way physical or part of our physical makeup… not a single cell or molecule. These “personal operations” are all 100% immaterial in nature.

For sure, our physical brains are busily engaged in the process, doing all kinds of physical things. But regardless of how our brains work and what these material substances and activities might be, they do not make our determinations of Truth for us, and they do not make our choices for us.

Yes? Of course yes! Your physical brain does not make your determinations, decisions and choices for you, nor does it direct your behaviors and goings about. You use your brain to do these things…hopefully… but it is not the actual brain-matter in your skull that controls your thoughts, feelings, words and actions… i.e. the things you do and the way you live your life.

Surely you know that too. Your physical brain doesn’t tell you what to think, feel, say and do. That’s done by “you”… i.e. the immaterial “person” within your material body… after you have used your brain to process the information you have taken in.

Simply put, “you” don’t belong to your brain, your brain belongs to you. It's there for "you" to use, not the other way around. So by all means, please do use it.

And if “you" didn’t notice this before about "yourself," please notice it now, keep it in the front of your mind… wherever that is… and don’t let it out of your “sight.” Otherwise, it’s apt to slip out when you're not "looking." And believe me, I know how easy it is to let that happen.

As you also need to notice, in every matter we encounter in life, we are free to choose between the alternatives available to us, and to then do as we have chosen to do, to the extent we are able. And that’s just what we all do, fairly constantly, all day every day, all the way through life.

One might even say, “enacting our personal choices, is what life is all about”… i.e. human life and living. Would you? I would think so, but it’s True anyway, whether you would or not.

And ironically enough, we have no choice but to do this! Whether by God or something else, we human beings are “programed” to do this, and do it we will, every one of us. Like it or not, that’s the way it is.

So if you didn’t before, do you “see” this now? That’s what life is. It just plain is. There are all kinds of additional things involved in the process, but this is the process itself. Living one’s life is the ongoing process of enacting our nonphysical personal choices, through a series of physical personal actions. This is what “you” and “I” do throughout the day, day by day by day. Everybody else does it too.

And even when you do nothing when faced with a choice, you are still doing it! You are acting upon your choice to do nothing. And for however long the doing nothing lasts, it continues because you choose for it to continue. In other words, “doing nothing” remains your choice, unless and until you choose and do otherwise.

In fact, every time you think about it… i.e. think about whatever it is you are not doing… if you don’t choose and do otherwise at the end of your thinking about it, you make that same choice again. Said differently, you “renew” your choice, you “choose anew” for it to remain your choice.

However you think about it or put it into words, that’s the way it is, and there is no getting around it or getting away from it. Said differently, that’s the Truth, and there is no getting around it or getting away from it.

But don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking “doing nothing.” Very often, doing nothing is one of the alternatives available to choose. It’s always the easy option, and in many cases, it’s also the safe option.

Doing nothing maintains the “status quo”… which is just fancy talk for: “the way it is,” or, if you prefer to think in the plural: “the way things are.” It confirms your existing choice, and it eliminates the risk of making the wrong choice and doing the wrong thing… unless, of course, the wrong choice is to do nothing, when you should be doing something.

To be sure, “doing nothing” is by no means always the “safe” choice, nor is it always the best option or the more desirable option. You know, like doing nothing while standing in the middle of the street, with a bus rapidly approaching.

And it's nice to have choices, but unfortunately, we human beings are often confronted with choices that result in actions, the outcome and/or consequences of which, we cannot be certain about… or in some cases, even know about. And to be sure, those of that second kind are the hardest to foresee. Pretty hard to “foresee” things you know nothing about. Impossible, in fact.

But one thing we can be certain about, is that “doing nothing” is every bit as much a personal choice as doing something… regardless of what it is. The fact is, anything and everything we intentionally do and don’t do in the real world, is the direct result of a personal choice.

To the degree we are able, we do as we choose to do in life, all day every day, even if it is to do nothing. When we are not doing this, we are not “living our lives,” in any way other than the biological way.

The Truth is, to the extent we are able, we human beings constantly make choices in life, and do as we choose for ourselves. And for the most part, we can do and not do as we please. We even get to decide for ourselves what “pleases” us. Isn’t that good?

Of course it’s good! What would life be like, if someone else decided what pleases you? I can tell you for sure that I wouldn’t like it… to put it mildly. Would you?

I wouldn’t think you would, because this is what it is to live one’s life. This is what it is to be a “human being.” It is to experience the world around us, evaluate what we encounter… i.e. think, feel and reason about it… make our own determinations of Truth, choose for ourselves what to do or not do about what we believe to be True, and then do as we choose, as far as we are able.

Every human being does this throughout the course of his or her earthly life… “you” and “me” included. All human beings do it, within the boundaries of their respective individual abilities and personal circumstances. Even the care and effort you put into doing what you do, is the result of a personal choice.

I’m sorry if you don’t like it, but God or no God, that’s the way it is. That’s what life is, and that’s the Truth. It's the Truth of the physical universe we ourselves are part of… temporarily… for which reason we can see it, touch it, test it, and so, be physically certain of it, on the basis of physical evidence.

When it comes to living our lives in a constant state of uncertainty… as we all constantly do… these are the Truths we human beings like the best. Good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant, the Truths of the universe are the easiest to “see,” and they are also 100% reliable and trustworthy… no uncertainty involved. So they are also the Truths we can have complete confidence in and go by in life… as we all do… no faith required.

As we have also previously discussed, we are often free to make our personal choices, when and if we want to. You know, like whether or not to buy a hat, and if so, which hat to buy.

But at times, we are compelled to make choices… i.e. to choose between the alternatives set before us, whether we want to or not. And on every such occasion, this is what we most surely will do.

These choices are not like the others. They are simply not optional. In every case, the choice we make is optional… i.e. the choice between the alternatives… but making the choice is not. You know, like the choice between believing in God or not, and the choice between reading the next paragraph or not.

When it comes to these mandatory choices, whatever you choose to do, you most surely will make the choice, and you most surely will carry it out in your real life in the real world. If you don't carry it out, it's not a choice at all, it's just an idea in your head. So by all means, do as you choose… which, as I keep "saying," you surely will.

Still there? Now you know why. You are reading further, because you chose to read further, and your actual, real-life reading in the real world… i.e. what you are doing right now… is the direct result of the invisible, immaterial choice you made, inside your visible, material body. And given the choice, you were obligated to make it and carry it out in real life… which is just what you did and are still doing, at this very moment.

Now hear this: Whether we realize it or not, the most important of these mandatory, immaterial choices we make, involve the things that matter the most in life by far. And beyond the things necessary for keeping our physical bodies alive and well, they are not only immaterial choices, all of them are choices about immaterial things… i.e. things that are, in and of themselves, not physical in nature. I mentioned a few of these a while back.

And what do you know! Among them, are all of the most important, consequential, life-controlling, and life-defining of all matters. More than anything else, these are the choices that make us “who we are” as individual human beings, and determine the "course" of our lives.

Remember? How we think and feel about things and about other people, who and what we do and don’t like or love, what we consider to be good and bad, right and wrong, and so on. Also, what we believe about “God”… or anything else… how to deal with other people, what to spend our time and effort on, whether or not to tell the Truth when we know it, and many other such things.

And indeed, while we can think, feel, believe and say whatever we want to about ourselves, it is the things we physically do in life, that provide the real-world evidence of what we think, feel and believe to be True. Also, what we Truly value, desire, care about, seek after, and other such life-determining matters.

Ultimately, the things we do in life are the evidence of “who we are” as individual human beings, and what our lives are all about… i.e. Truly about, in reality. That goes for everyone. That’s the way it is, and nobody can do anything about it, except to do it… i.e. live it.

And here is probably where I should mention that in the Bible, these things we “do” in the real and actual world… of our own free will and personal choice… are referred to as our ”works.” Each thing we do is an individual “work,” and any two or more are called our "works."

Ultimately, all the things we do over the course of our lives on the earth put together add up to one’s “works” in their entirety… i.e. “in their totality,” “collectively,” “the sum total of what each human being did in his or her life on the earth.” For sure, that adds up to a really big number of things, but the consolation is, not only is the math completely straightforward, it does itself to boot! So not to worry… about doing the math, I mean.

Whether by God or otherwise, we are compelled to make these all-important choices in life, and to make them for ourselves. And make them we will. For God or no God, that’s the way it is… i.e. “the life of the human being, in the physical universe.”

Can you "see" that all of this is True? I sure hope you can, because it is True… whether you can see it or not… and you really do need to know this. That’s the way life works, that's the way life is, and that's the way life always has been, for every human being who has ever lived on the earth… “you” and "me" included.

How anyone could fail to find that interesting is beyond me, but if you don’t, you don’t. So find it interesting or not, as you choose for yourself. As I said, there’s no point in my trying to make it any more interesting to you than it already is or isn’t, so I might as well not try to. It’s not that I don’t want to, I just can't.

And what would be the point anyway? What help could I hope to offer you, if you aren't interested in the Truth about your own existence, and in a better understanding of “yourself” and the life you are presently living? Add to that, a better understanding of your future, because the choices you make and the things you do in the present, “plot” your “course” into the future, and result in what happens to you in the future.

And to be sure… absolutely positive… the “you” choosing and doing things now, will be the very same “you” experiencing the results and consequences of your choices and actions in the future. Do you “hear” that?

The life you are currently living is the same life you will be living in the days ahead, however long you continue to live. Your circumstances will surely change, but it will still be the life you are currently living, and "you" will still be “you.”

And seeing as how it has come up, I should also point out that in the event you really and Truly, actually do “go to heaven,” the “you” in heaven will also be the “you” of your earthly life… i.e. who you are now, which will always be part of whoever and whatever you become. “See” the implications? No, probably not.

In fact, on the whole, this is the number one thing that the disobedient and unfaithful people of God in this day badly misunderstand if not totally miss, among the most basic and important of all the teachings of Scripture. Really. Number one.

They seem to think that just because their sins are forgiven in this life and for all time, there are no adverse consequences to the things they do wrong, let alone any consequences to come in heaven. According to Scripture, nothing could be further from the Truth. And I do mean nothing.

In fact, according to Scripture, this is the very purpose of life!… i.e. the temporary, physical life of the human being on the earth. According to the Bible, we have been put here by God for a short time after being Created, in order to choose for ourselves of our own free will, who we want to be. And to be sure, who we are in this life is who we will be forevermore… i.e. for all eternity, heaven or no heaven. Ever consider that? No, as I just “said,” probably not.

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The bottom line is this. The choices you make and the things you do and don’t do in the present, are the very things that determine what will happen and not happen in the future… i.e. your future, for as long as it continues. And “you yourself” are the one primarily in control of these events… at least for the moment.

If you’re not interested in these things, I don’t suppose you would be interested in anything I have to “say” to you, no matter how interesting I make it... even if I could. All the more reason for me not to try to do things for you, that only “you” can do for yourself.

And as I "said," trying to make what I say more interesting also makes me write more than necessary, which also makes you read more than necessary. All that does is take up more of our limited time and effort, and neither of us wants that... "me" for sure.

And as I also said, I wasn’t told to make the Truth you need to know “interesting.” I was told to make it clear and plain, straight and simple. And doing that in writing and online is already a challenge I’m not up to, as it is.

So I'm fairly certain that I have made the right choice about this. In fact, I'm sure I would do well to avoid all the new challenges I possibly can, and most of all, to not create any new ones for myself.

Accordingly, I will henceforth direct all my efforts toward doing what I have been told to do, the way I have been told to do it, without adding anything else to it. I'm sure that will be better all around.

Yes. I am confident that this is the right choice. So I will now do as I have chosen to do… in this case, not do. I will just have to hope that the Truth about your life and existence is interesting enough to you as it is, without me trying to make it more so. After all, as the saying goes, “it’s your life.” And indeed it is… at least for the moment.

The same goes for seeking to know the “greater and higher” Truth about your life and existence. If you want to know this greater, higher, more complete and compelling Truth you do, and if you don’t, you don't. That's up to you too. So for my part, I will just continue on, in the hopes that you do.

Hoping right along then, let's get back to doing what we need to do on this page, so I can finish saying what I need to say here, so you will be able to fully and accurately understand what I say on the Gospel page, which I need to write before engaging in my specific, mission-related duties… assuming I can do so before it becomes a moot point. As I recall, we were almost finished talking about time, Truth and the realities of the physical universe.

What it all comes down to is this. In reality, there is no going back in the “voyage” of life. And I’m sure you did already know that. Surely you must have…. unless, of course, you have gone overboard on fiction and fantasy, as many people have lately, and you can’t get yourself back on the reality boat.

Realize too, that the reason you know this to be True… i.e. to be a fact… is that you know it conforms to what is real and actual. In other words, you understand that “no going back in time” is the inalterable reality of our lives in the physical universe. And for that very reason, it is a determination of Truth you can be certain about and, therefore, have complete confidence in.

In fact, I would suspect that "you yourself"are certain enough about your personal determinations of Truth in these matters... i.e. "no going back in time” and “no changing the past”... to have a very high degree of confidence in them. In other words, you believe them to not only be correct, but fully reliable and trustworthy, as well.

Admittedly, these are particularly easy determinations of Truth to make and have confidence in, but they are as important as they are easy to make. They also serve as good examples of how correct and reliable determinations of Truth are made.

You may or may not like life being like this, but as I keep saying, that’s the way it is anyway. God or no God, that’s the way it is. That’s the way the physical universe works, and that’s the way human life in the universe works. And like it or not, there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it… i.e. to change it. Nothing at all.

And keep in mind as well, that, once something “happens,” it cannot happen again. That's another important Truth of the universe that people easily loose sight of. Really. It's a real slippery little mind-slipper that one.

Indeed, the Truth is, once an event occurs in the universe, it cannot happen again. Events in the universe are strictly one and done. I do mean, "once," and I do mean, “done."

Once an event of any kind takes place, something like it can subsequently happen, but "it"... i.e. the event itself... cannot. Once an event occurs, it cannot take place again, under any circumstances.

We often speak of events as "happening again," or as being "repeated," but in reality, whenever something happens, it happens only once. It doesn't actually happen again, let alone can it happen “repeatedly.” That’s because each repetition represents a distinct and separate event, at a subsequent moment in time. Even things that happen over a period of time happen in part moment by moment, and each one is an individual, one-time event.

We also speak of doing things "over again,” whether differently or in the same way. But in actuality, it is doing something later in time, similar to what was done in the past. Even if done exactly the same way, it is still a separate, distinct and later event… or series of events… not the original event itself.

So in reality, doing something "over again," is just a manner of speaking. Nothing done at a later time is the same, actual event as any prior event.

The Truth is, anything and everything that happens in the universe, every event and every occurrence that takes place, happens once and only once. One might even say, "once and for all time." If someone did say that, he or she would be right... i.e. correct.

The Truth is, nothing that happened in the past can ever happen again, and nothing about it can ever be changed. Neither can the Truth about it be altered in any way thereafter.

Once something takes place in the universe, be it a drop of water hitting the ground or an entire human life lived from beginning to end... like yours, for example... it is once and done. And the Truth about it... every Truth about it… continues on forever after, unaffected in any way by anything that anyone does or doesn’t do, or by anything that subsequently occurs.

Indeed, thanks to the natural law of time, every event that occurs in this universe happens once and at a particular moment in time, which goes from "future" to "past," quicker than you can say "present." Way quicker. And personally, I don’t see how anyone could think that “way more quickly” sounds any better than “way quicker.” It's quicker to say too.

But that doesn’t matter either. What matters is, just try to nail down “the present moment,” even in your mind. No, don't bother. It can't be done. Thanks to the way “time” works, the “present” moves too fast to even comprehend!

The Truth is also, that the moment something happens, it instantaneously becomes part of the inaccessible past, forever engraved on the 100% accurate and inalterable record of history. And the key word here is, “inalterable.” For unlike the memories and written accounts of human beings, the real and actual events that occur in the real world, themselves comprise a history that cannot be erased, rewritten or repeated. Neither can it be "wrong" or "inaccurate" in any way.

So even though we can and commonly do talk about things and happenings in various different ways and words, in reality, one cannot literally "go back in time." Let alone can one change what did or didn’t happen in the past.

Neither can one alter the Truth about what did or didn’t occur in the past, in any way at all. And that includes the Truth about whatsoever “you" did or didn’t do as well. Same goes for “me” and everyone else.

You do “see” the Truth of this, don’t you? We can do things like we did in the past, or like others did in the past, but that's all. We cannot actually do things that have already been done, and things that have taken place can neither happen again, nor can they happen repeatedly. Not a one. It is simply not possible... physically or otherwise.

The plain and simple Truth is, once something... anything... happens in this universe, it cannot happen again. And once an event or incident of any kind takes place, nothing about it can be changed or altered in any way. That's the reality, and that's the Truth... at the very same time.

So even though we can and commonly do talk about things and happenings in various different ways and words, in reality, in actuality, in fact, one cannot literally "go back in time," nor can one change anything about what did or didn’t happen in the past. That’s the Truth, and nothing we say or do can change it.

I’m not sure I’m using the word right, but by “literally,” I simply mean, “how the words are normally and regularly used and understood.” So when I say, “one cannot literally go back in time,” I mean “physically” or, if you prefer, “bodily.” We can indeed “go back” into the past in our immaterial minds… i.e. in our thinking and reasoning… but that’s not what I’m talking about in this section. I simply mean to say that our physical brains cannot go back in time, nor can any other part of a person’s physical body… not a single cell or atom of it.

So whether they realize it or not, when people speak of revisiting the past, they are speaking figuratively. That’s why I refer to “physically” going back in time as, “literally” going back in time… i.e. I say, “literally” as opposed to “figuratively”… just so no one gets confused. So please don’t.

As we have so thoroughly covered then, one cannot literally go back in time at all, let alone “revisit” anything in the past. We can do this only in our immaterial memories… i.e. in our present and subsequent recollections and reasoning about past events, none of which is physical in any way.

But do you “see” what I mean about language being a bit tricky at times? People can get confused and/or confuse others, because of the way they think about and talk about things, without realizing they are doing it.

People can also get confused about the use of “literal” versus “figurative” language… especially in the Bible, where there is plenty of both. So try not to do that… i.e. be confused about what you are reading. Confusion is never good.

And, I might point out, when people speak of “interpreting the Bible literally,” that’s not what they actually mean. In most cases, they simply mean, “interpret the Bible in the normal, straightforward, customary manner in which communication by means of language is meant to be understood.” And to be sure, that includes interpreting some things figuratively... as they were meant to be understood.

I might also add, that a significant percentage of the words and teachings of Scripture were meant to be understood figuratively. And when it comes to understanding the Scriptures correctly, it is a significant error… and at times a grave error… to understand things literally that were meant to be understood figuratively, and vice versa.

Thankfully, having now so thoroughly covered it, there will be no errors of any kind, as regards returning to the past. The clear and inescapable Truth is, no one can physically go back in time, nor can a person change a single thing about what did or didn’t happen in the past. Neither can one alter the Truth about any of it, in any way, at any time "now" or in the future... whether in the days of earthly life or thereafter.

The same is True of the events happening “now,” as well as those to come in the future. At the moment they occur, they too become part of the inalterable past, from that moment on. And that includes the Truth about whatsoever “you" did or didn’t do in your life, as well. Same goes for “me” and everyone else.

Unfortunately, when it comes to the things we didn’t do but should have, the best we can do is to do "now" what we should have done “before”… like one of us is trying to do right “now.” Unfortunately as well, we can only do so when, where and if the opportunity exists, and only for as long as it does. Fortunately for both of us, it still does… at least for the moment.

I do hope you are seeing and following the Truth here. There is nothing at all difficult or complicated about it, so if you are confused about any of this, then think simpler! I’m sure you can do it. These are nothing more than plain, simple, straightforward and certain Truths of the physical universe.

I think by now I have said this enough times in enough different ways, that I can say it one last time in one more way, and leave it at that… at least for the time being. Simply put: What’s done is done, and it cannot be done again. Nothing about it can ever be changed, and come what may, there it remains forevermore, in its permanent time and place, on the historical record of reality.

And make sure you also clearly “see,” that the same is True of things not done. What wasn’t done wasn't, and the Truth of what didn’t take place cannot subsequently be altered in any way either. Ever.

"See" it or don't, but that’s the way it is, and that’s the Truth. Or, if you prefer, that’s the Truth, and that’s the way it is. Same difference. None.

So now that I have said all of that enough times and in enough different ways, let’s recap. But this time, I’ll put it in a nutshell, which will make it go really quick… or if you insist, “really quickly.”

What’s done is done, and it can’t be done again. You can’t change anything about what did or didn’t happen in the past, and you can't go back in time and do something you didn’t do. All you can do after not doing something in the past, is to do it in the present, or at some time in the future… assuming you have one.

That’s as succinctly as I can put it. And the reason I added, “assuming you have one,” is to remind you that in the life of the human being… of which you are one… that personal "finish line" can pop up unexpectedly and without notice, at any moment, for any number of different reasons. And sometimes, it actually does. Truly it does.

I'm quite certain you know that this is True. It might even be that you have “literally” seen it happen to others, with your very own physical eyes. The Truth is, it can happen at any moment, without prior warning. And of that, you can be certain. 100% certain.

And if I may be so bold as to say so, that’s a Truth we human beings really do need to keep in mind at all times... especially nowadays. But once again, it’s entirely up to you, whether or not to do so.

@ Some Misplaced Spelling

Just as Truly, I tell you this day, that even if you do have a future, you won’t have one for long. What I mean by this specifically, is that regardless of what you do or don’t think, feel, like, want, believe, realize, agree with, accept, say, do, find interesting, or don't, THE LORD Jesus Christ is about to return to the earth… in Person, and for real.

So assuming you don’t die before He appears, when that moment comes, your present life on this earth will be cut short and over… as in, done forever... regardless of your age and health at the time. But the Truth of your life on this earth… every single, individual Truth about it… will continue on forevermore.

There. That’s done. That was one of the things I needed to tell you first off, right up front, and then spell out for you promptly, before I got distracted and forgot to. And now, come to mention it, I realize that I did just that… both things, in fact. I “got distracted” and “forgot” too!

And I know just how it happened. The reason I failed to spell it out for you sooner, is that I got distracted by something, then, because I was thinking about whatever it was that distracted me, it slipped my mind. And since it didn’t come back on its own, I wound up forgetting it… until “now.”

I suppose I could use getting distracted as an excuse for forgetting to promptly do what I was told to do promptly, but that one might be a bit flimsy too. At least I have remembered it again now… although technically, I don’t mean “now” as in, “this paragraph.” In reality, it happened a couple of paragraphs back… which is no longer “now."

I definitely did make the statement loud and clear enough at the start though, right in the second paragraph of the “homepage” no less. So that part was already done. And, I might add, I would not hesitate for a second to call that extremely "up front."

Admittedly, however, I did fail to spell it out for you as promptly as I maybe should have. But since I can't go back and do it when I didn’t, all I can do “now,” is hope that it was promptly enough... i.e. to be "adequate," “satisfactory," or at least “acceptable.” In fact, I would gladly settle for “barely passable.” So let’s hope it’s at least that.

Well, “I myself” will hope so. “You" don’t have to, if you don't want to. As I mentioned earlier, you are free to not care about whatever you don’t want to care about, including “me.” Frankly, I doubt that anyone needs to remind you of that fact.

Not to digress further, but not caring about the plight of other people is another thing gaining fast in popularity these days. Have you noticed that? Actually, that always has been an attractive option with people, but nowadays, it’s becoming wildly popular and in a hurry. In a manner of speaking... a figurative manner of speaking... it's spreading like a corona virus in a crowded closet!

The Truth is, most people are reminded of this fact every day... in most cases, not long after leaving home. But then, many people aren't leaving their homes at the moment. So maybe I do need to remind you of this unpleasant Truth… i.e. that to an increasing extent with each passing day, more and more people are caring more and more about themselves, and less and less about others.

Anyway, whether I spelled it out for you promptly enough or not, what wasn’t done wasn’t done, and that’s that. As we just discussed… at some length… that's the way it is, and I can’t change anything about any of it now. As we both know... and are now keenly aware of... I can’t go back and do what I didn’t do any sooner than I did, which, at least, wasn’t any later than it was.

Of course, I could "cut" it from here and "paste" it in back near the beginning of the page, but that won't make it any sooner. In fact, since I have now just said what I said, doing that would make it even later.

So thankfully, it is now completely unnecessary to do that... i.e. more cutting and pasting. And that's definitely a good thing, because after how many times it took me, I am not rewriting the beginning of this page again!

That would take me several more rewrites, just to make it fit in halfway coherently. So I’m sure that’s not the thing to do. And, I might add, I am highly confident in that decision.

Meanwhile, to finish what I was saying about the unalterable events of "history"... events great and small, momentous and trivial... I just need to be sure you also understand that the absence of something/anything on the record of history, is also sufficient evidence of the fact that it did not happen. Right?

Well of course it is! Or would you not consider your own personal non-appearance on a surveillance video to be sufficient evidence of the fact that you weren’t there? I bet you would. Surely you would! I mean, “not being there” is pretty definitive proof of not being there, don’t you agree?

Actually, there’s nothing “pretty” about it. It’s altogether definitive proof that you were not there!... unless, of course, you’re invisible, which, in case you haven’t noticed, you are not. So the fact is, your not being on the film is the real-life, real-world proof that you weren’t there.

And again, in case you haven’t been “listening” carefully, this is most surely not because I say so. As I keep telling you, the Truth is not the Truth because I made it that way, or because I say it is. The Truth is the Truth, because it matches what actually exists and/or happens in reality… i.e. that which is actually and factually so.

Did you “catch” that? I’ve “thrown” it out to you several times already, but just to be sure, let me spell this out for you too. It is Truly critical that you not miss this vitally important Truth about the Truth.

But this “spelling out” is not “misplaced,” like the last one was. It’s just what we happen to be up to at this point on the “path” of Truth. In other words, it’s the next thing that needs to be said… although unfortunately, like everything I say, it’s another fairly long “thing.” And that combined with its vital importance, means that it deserves to be its own chapter... even though I was talking about it before.

Of course, that will make this present section another too-short chapter, but as I said, the length of these chapters isn’t really all that important… if it is at all. For sure, It’s not nearly as important as both of us knowing what I’m talking about in each chapter, especially this next one.

@ Truth and Reality

As I’m sure you know and realize, the innumerable things that physically exist and happen in the universe are actual, factual and so. Together in their totality, these things that exist and occur in the universe add up to: “that which is,” “that which exists,” “the way things are,” “what is real and actually happens.”

“Truth,” on the same hand… the very same hand… is: “that which is,” “that which exists,” “the way things are,” “what is real and actually happens.” And so it is, that despite the fact that they are clearly distinct from one another, "Truth" and "reality" are also one and the same “thing,” at the same time!… the very same thing, at all times and in all places.

Simply put, “reality” is: “that which is actual, factual and True.” “Truth” is: “that which is actual, factual and real.” Even more simply put: “What is real is so, what is True is so, and that’s the way it is.”

Do you “see” that? I sure hope so, because if you don’t, you are “adrift on the open oceans” of time and space, not to mention on the “stormy seas” of life. And if this is so, then you are also unable to “see” where you’re going, with no way of finding your way. Talk about a bad combination!

Of course, one way or another, “go” you will. You definitely will. The winds, waves, currents and storms of life will see to that. But “you yourself” will not be able to see where you are actually going, let alone “navigate” on your own, let alone find the right “course” in your “voyage” of life.

The Truth is, apart from correctly understanding the relationship between “reality” and “Truth,” you Truly are lost and “adrift on the deep, dark waters,” in “the blackest of nights,” without the “light” that only Truth provides. Truly you are.

I’m fairly sure that you already knew that, even though you may or may not have “officially” realized it. It could also be that you have never thought about it in this figurative manner, in these particular terms.

In any event, I’m more than fairly sure that you don’t remember making this first, initial, all-important connection between “Truth” and “reality.” That’s because in almost every case, this happens in the human mind further back in one’s “personal history,” than he or she can remember.

You may or may not have come to realize that you made this first, critical connection in life later on either, and you may or may not realize it at the present moment. But that’s okay, either way. There's no going back to realize it sooner anyway, so just realize it now, and keep it in mind the rest of the way.

And be sure to keep it in mind as you read along on this website, as well… assuming you do. Realize that when you determine something to be True, you have concluded that it is real, actual, factual and so.

And I “say” again, what I tell you is True, but not because I say it is. It’s True because it squares with reality… i.e. that which really and Truly, actually and factually exists and/or happens in reality. It's True, because it matches what is actually and factually so. That's why it’s True, and that’s why “the way it is” is “the way it is.”

In their totality, all of the uncountable “Truths of the universe” add up to: “that which exists and/or happens in our present earthy existence." And that’s why at precisely the same time and place, what is actually, factually, physically real and so is the Truth, and vice versa. That’s the way it is. That’s the reality. That’s how things work in the physical universe, and that’s the Truth.

And so it is that everything… all that exists and all that happens in the universe… exists and happens in conjunction with Truth, and time. And that includes the earthly life of the human being, “you” and your life included.

Reality being what it is, there is nothing that any human being can do about it, except to be thoughtful and careful about the choices we make, the things we say and do, and most of all, the “course” we follow in life. For the Truth is, it is simply not possible to avoid doing things day by day, every day of our lives, be they big or small, “good” or “bad,” “right” or “wrong.”

Indeed, it is only in saying and doing things… i.e. acting upon what we believe to be True… that the things in one’s mind go from mere thinking, to being real and actual, in the real and actual world. Even staying physically alive requires action… i.e. eating, drinking, sleeping, etc.

Needless to say… or maybe not… when it comes to “time,” there is nothing anyone can do about that either, except to manage it well. And this is especially important to do, when one has less time remaining than one would like… like now.

But to be equally sure, “Truth” is something we most definitely can do something about… lots of things… minute to minute and day by day. And so we do. So we all do.

Good or bad, right or wrong, and regardless of whether or not we go about it in the right manner, we all do all kinds of things on a constant basis, in accordance with what we determine for ourselves to be True and not True. Skipping the biological parts for the moment, that’s what it is to live one’s life.

That’s also why it is so important to make correct determinations of Truth, especially in matters of importance and consequence. And for better or worse, what we do about what we believe to be True, has enormous impact on our own lives, and the lives of others as well. Such is life.

Indeed, that’s the way life works. That’s the way life is for “you,” “me” and everyone else. Always has been. That’s the reality, and that’s the Truth. And as I keep saying, if you don't like it, don't take it out on me! I'm just the messenger, sent to remind you of these important Truths of the universe you need to know… among others.

And, in fact, all of the most basic and important Truths about life in the physical universe are just this self-evident and totally obvious. So much so, that there might be others you haven’t consciously noticed before, and so much so, that you still might not realize that you have already determined these important Truths for yourself.

But that’s not what matters. What matters is that you realize these things now, and keep them in mind from here on out. And if you didn’t realize it before, don’t feel bad about it. As I also said, you definitely can do something about it now and in the days ahead as well, however many might be left. So by all means, please do.

And please allow me to help, by restating yet again, what we have now firmly established to be True about time, Truth and the certain realities of the physical universe: What is True is True, and that’s the way it is for human beings, living on the earth. God or no God, that’s the way life is, and that’s how things work in our human lives in this universe.

Got it down solid now? That’s the way it is with “time,” that's the way it is with “Truth,” and that’s the way it is with “reality.” And in case you haven’t noticed it, all three coexist and work together simultaneously, whenever and wherever things exist and happen in the physical universe.

If it helps, think of them as "the big three"... i.e. the three primary, controlling features of our present existence, here on planet earth. Just keep in mind that in reality, “Truth” is far above and beyond “time” and the daily goings-on in the physical universe, in the “wondrous and amazing” category.

In fact, Truth is far superior in every respect. For unlike time and the various things that happen in the universe, Truth is perfect, powerful, permanent, and predictable. The only thing predictable about time, is that its power over the human being is 100% temporary. And, in fact, nothing in the universe… no substance or force of any kind… can even approach the power and perfection of Truth, or its importance in the life of the human being.

Are you following? I don’t mean following “me personally,” I mean following the Truth in your mind. I do hope so, but whether you are or not, at least realize that what I “say”… interesting or not… isn’t True because I say it is, nor because I think it to be or claim it to be. It also doesn't matter how persuasive I am or not, personally. What I say is True, because it fully conforms to and matches what is real and actual, in the real world.

That’s what makes anything True that anyone thinks or says about anything, at any time. And that includes everything the Bible "says," and everything anyone says or writes about the Bible and its teachings... including me. The Truth of the Bible is True because it matches each and every individual Truth of Scripture, and every Truth of the universe as well.

Surely you can "see" that! What makes any thought, statement, observation, conclusion, determination or anything else True, is that it squares with reality… i.e. “that which is actually and factually so.” And isn't it great when we can prove what is True and be certain about it? It certainly is.

That’s what Truth is... ever and always... and that's what Truth does, everywhere and at all times. And as long as one starts with the Truth and stays connected to it, Truth itself provides the human mind with certainty as to what is and isn’t True in any matter, and in so doing, what actually and factually exists and happens… i.e what is real and so.

That’s how Truth works… i.e. “functions,” “operates”… in real life in the real world. That's the way Truth works in the physical universe or anywhere else, anywhere and everywhere, at all times.

And I do mean everywhere. Truth exists whenever and wherever things exist and happen. In other words, in any time, place, situation, “existence” or “state of being” such as there might be, no matter what exists and happens there.

And while I don't what to get off the subject again, as long as we're here anyway, perhaps you should consider this, as well. If there is any such thing as an “afterlife”… i.e. “life after physical death,” “heaven,” “hell,” “paradise,” “purgatory” or whatever else… then by definition, things exist and happen there. And if so, then it can only be that Truth exists “there,” as well.

And so you “see”… dear God I hope so… if anything exists other than this present physical universe in which we currently exist, then Truth is our link to it. In other words, Truth itself provides the one and only possible way in which our human minds could know of it, during our earthly lives in our physical bodies… i.e. during the span of time in which we ourselves are both “in” and “part of” the physical universe.

That’s why if there Truly IS a “God of Creation,” it can only be that Truth itself is our very first means of any possible “connection” with said Creator. And as far as actually knowing anything about this “God”… and of any state of being not of this universe… the one and only way we could know about it, would be by means of the Truth.

Can you “see” this? If so, then keep “looking” now, closely and carefully. If God EXISTS, then it can only be that this arrangement between “Creator” and “created,” is the doing of the Creator… entirely the doing of the Creator.

Can you “see” that? If a God of Creation Created the physical universe, and Truth exists in the physical universe… which it surely does… then “Truth” was part of what God Created. In other words, Truth “originates” in God and “comes from” God. Hence, the automatic, built-in connection between God and the mind of the human being.

One way or the other… any other… if God Created the universe, then both the existence and the operation of “Truth” in the universe are God’s doing. Said another way, if God EXISTS, then it can only be that this is the way God designed and ordered the existence of human beings in the physical universe.

So if there really and Truly IS a God of Creation, then it can only be that by God’s own design, Truth itself is the means of a reliable “connection” between human beings and their Creator, and the one and only means by which any human being could know anything about God. And how could this not be so? After all, of what use would any information of any kind about anything be, if it were not True? None that I am aware of.

So here is the essential Truth I am trying to get across to you, in my highly troubled and repetitive words. From our present, human point of view, this is what it all comes down to: If it is True that God EXISTS, then Truth itself is the one and only way to God, available to the human mind. It is the one and only way to know about God, and thus, by definition, Truth itself is the Way of God.

As I “said” on the “homepage,” that’s where we are going on this website, and Truth is the Way we are getting there. Well, I am anyway. You yourself are free to continue on, but only if you want to. All that's required is that you are one who can “see” the Truth when you encounter it, that you can adequately reason in Truth, and, of course, that you actually do so... i.e. seek the Truth in "real life," in "actuality," in reality.

As you have undoubtedly figured out by now, in order to “see” the Truth, you must correctly discern and reason in Truth. But you must also seek to know the Truth and actually do so, for yourself. For “Truth” forces itself on no one.

And regardless of what you might think or say about yourself, if you Truly want to know the Truth, you will seek it. If you don’t… or you want something else instead or more… you won’t. It’s your choice, you will surely make it, and it's just that simple.

Do beware, however, that simply knowing the Truth will get you nowhere. You can do that standing still!… as so many of the remaining few on the path of Truth these days are currently doing.

What I mean, is that in order to “travel” the path of Truth in life, one must be “moving”… in other words, doing… and in the process, actually following the Truth in real life, to where it leads. Nevertheless, all you have to do, is keep reading and following the Truth in your mind…i.e. keep making correct determinations of Truth and connecting each Truth as we go, from one Truth to the next.

So if you didn’t before, now you know how Truth works in the physical universe… everywhere and at all times. And that's the way Truth works everywhere on this website at all times too... unless, of course, I make a mistake, or some kind of "administrator error" on the website program, or something of that nature.

For the record, I am trying hard not to do that. In fact, I am trying really hard against great opposition to do as I was told to do, and do it right.

But to be sure, just like everyone else, I'm only human. So should you spot an error… even if it's just a type-o… feel free to point it out to me by means of the contact page, so I can correct it.

But rest assured, that regardless of anything that anyone says or does... correctly or not... whatsoever is True, is True. And for those who seek to know the Truth, that's what Truly matters. I hope that's what matters to "you." And here’s why.

@ The Human Connection

Whether you realize it or not, this initial, critical connection between "Truth" and "reality" I have been talking about is "ground zero" for the earthly life of the human being. Allow me to explain.

It is in making this vital, initial connection in one’s mind between “Truth” and “reality,” that the human being comes to understand Truth… i.e. what Truth is and how it works. Apart from doing this, there is no understanding, and the human being is rendered incapable of correctly determining and reasoning in Truth. This prohibits one from operating in accordance with the Truth, and thus, from using the Truth in life at all, let alone using it productively.

Surely you can at least "see" this obvious Truth about Truth and reality… i.e. that they are two different things, but also one and the same, at the same time. I sure hope so, because the Truth is, if you don’t “see” this Truth, you won’t see anything, other than the physical things you encounter in life, which pass directly in front of your face. And that, only when your physical eyes are open.

In other words, if you haven’t made this initial connection between Truth and reality, you won’t be able to “see” anything that isn’t physical/material in nature, no matter how real it is. That means you won’t be able to “see the Truth” at all, about anything immaterial in nature. And as a result, you won’t be able to “hear” the Truth I have been sent to tell you.

The inescapable fact is, discerning Truth is as basic, important and foundational to human life, as eating, drinking and sleeping. If you want the short version: the Truth is what is so, and what is so is the Truth.

Here’s the math, in case it helps you to think about it that way: Truth = reality All you need to know in order to do this math, is that the “equals” sign means: “these are the same thing.” It also means you can reverse the order of whatever is on either side of the symbol, and it still means the same thing… even though they are two different things.

This is as simple and easy as math gets! And to be sure, that is by no accident or coincidence. Really. This simple equation is the starting point of human reasoning. It is the basis of all sound calculations and correct determinations, of any and every kind.

Just like all the others, this particular Truth is nothing more or less than a clear and straightforward, plain and simple Truth of the universe. It’s just that this one of the many…the very many… is very "special."

This particular Truth is the very first Truth the human mind needs to know, if the person it belongs to is to operate properly in the world, as an independent human being. And once made, this essential connection between "Truth" and "reality" must stay in place in one's mind, if he or she is to maintain this ability to properly function.

The reason is simple. This critical connection between Truth and reality is the essential ingredient in all usable information. In fact, apart from it, there would be no such thing as "usable information." Let alone could anyone have any confidence at all, that any personal determination of any kind is reliable or trustworthy.

Accordingly, this is the very first determination of Truth the human being needs to make, if he or she is to think and reason in Truth correctly and productively. For apart from making this initial connection between “Truth” and “reality,” it cannot be done.

So making this all-important, initial connection in one's mind, is what the human being must do, if he or she is to operate properly as an individual. By "operate properly," I simply mean to “fully function” as an independent “person,” living out his or her own individual, human life.

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I’m sorry if you can’t “see” this vitally important Truth about the Truth, but the fact is, it is what it is, whether you can see it or not. As I keep saying, that’s the way it is. That’s how the earthly life of the human being works in the physical universe.

If it works for you… i.e. if you have correctly made this first and foremost determination of Truth… then you’re “good to go.” But rest assured, whether you have made the connection or not, “go” you will, all the way through life, to your very own personal "finish line.” The “conveyor belt” of time will see to that. That’s the way life works in the physical universe... whether "you" are good to go or not.

Of course, where you go and how you get there, is another matter. That part is up to you. The matter on this website, is the matter of following the Truth to where it leads... i.e. to the ultimate Truth in life. That's where we are going, and that's how we are getting there. So do continue on, if you are able and so choose.

Fortunately for both of us and, in fact, for all human beings, this very first and positively certain Truth… i.e. that what is “real” is “True” and vice versa… also happens to be the easiest Truth for the human mind to correctly determine. All one has to do is make the connection between "Truth" and “that which actually exists and happens.”

Truly. This is the all-important, initial connection, and making it is as easy as easy can be! And it’s not only where the human being connects “Truth” to “reality,” it’s where we ourselves connect with Truth and reality, allowing the power of Truth to flow into our minds. And for all who remain “grounded” in reality, there will ever and always be a steady flow of Truth thereafter.

Really. It's True. And talk about easy! All you have to remember is that “Truth” encompasses all that is real, and “reality” includes all that exists and happens, be it physical in nature or otherwise, in the physical universe or anywhere else.

The Truth is, this connection is so easily made, that it typically occurs extremely early in childhood… so early that it cannot be later recalled, when one “looks back” at his or her life from a later vantage point. You yourself, can’t remember doing it, and neither can I. But we definitely both did do it, or we wouldn’t be here, interacting on this website.

In a manner of speaking, this initial connection between reality and Truth is made so early in life, as to lie beyond the “veil” that prohibits us from later recalling anything about this first phase of our lives on the earth. And don't think there isn't a simple and straightforward explanation for this “veil” phenomenon. There is. And there certainly isn't anything "mystical" about it either.

Along with a few other events of similar stature, this momentous occurrence took place in you, long before your little brain had grown and developed to the point where your mind could recall such events. After all, during your first months of life, it was challenge enough for your mind and brain to learn how to work together successfully, so you could think about and analyze all of the information you were taking in from your personal experiences, through your physical senses… i.e. sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. The next step was for your memory to begin its operations, and to start filling up with all this new information, resulting from your ongoing, personal experiences.

In short order, you began to recall the things you experienced in the past… i.e. the things you had touched, tasted, smelled, seen and heard. Included in that last category, were the many new words of the human language forming in your mind… whatever language it was… which would soon allow you to think and reason at a higher level, and to communicate with other human beings.

You definitely don’t remember doing all of this now, but you definitely did do it, and you did it for yourself. So don't think for a minute that you didn’t, just because you can't remember doing it. As I just said, all of this happened long before your physical and mental capabilities… including your memory capacity… were sufficiently “up and running.”

So as I'm sure you can "see," while we may or may not consciously realize we are doing it, this process of discerning and reasoning in Truth, and then using the Truth to inform and guide our actions and personal conduct, is what we human beings all do, all the time… at least to some extent. And we do it on a fairly constant basis, all the way through our lives.

As I "said," the process begins early in childhood, and it continues on nonstop, to the end of one’s personal “passage” through the physical universe. All of this Truth is really easy to "see," if you just stop to “look”… even for a minute.

But then, maybe I’d better spell this out for you too… just in case. In the simplest terms I can think of, here’s how it goes: 1) we think about and evaluate the things we encounter in life, 2) we make our determinations of Truth as to what is and isn’t so, and 3) we then act upon what we believe to be True and not True, as we choose for ourselves. Our actions result in additional information to process, and the process continues.

We do this in matters large and small, consequential and not. For example, we do it in deciding whether or not to get married… a fairly large and consequential choice and resulting course of action. We also do it when we decide what to drink with lunch on a given day. This is a fairly small and inconsequential choice, but it does keep us from drinking orange juice with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich... "me" anyway.

In fact, you would never so much as sit in a chair, unless you believed it to be True that the chair would support your weight. Like I just said, we do it all the time, all day every day... i.e. determine Truth and then act upon it... in and about everything we do and don't do in life.

I could give you example after example, but that would definitely be unnecessary writing and reading. Just think about any of the many things you do on any given day of your life, on either end of the “large and consequential” scale or anywhere in between, and come up with your own examples.

Really. Go right ahead. It’s really easy. Just think of anything you intentionally do. You do it because you choose to do it, and one way or another, your choice to do it is based on a determination of Truth, if not several. People work at jobs all day, because they chose to go to work and then did so, and their choice to do so was based on one or more determinations of Truth… the first usually being that they will be paid for their labor at some time in the future.

If you actually do stop to do this… even for a few seconds… you should also have no trouble “seeing” the things in life that are the most important and meaningful to you. And if you “look” closely, you will also see that these things are all immaterial in nature. They are not the kinds of “things” you can physically see, hear, touch, move around, put where you want them to be, or make do what you want them to do. They are each and all immaterial in nature.

Very possibly, your “vision” will initially be blocked from doing this, by the money, property, possessions and/or other material things in your life, but if you “look hard,” you will “see” that in reality, these are the physical/material things you associate with what matters the most to you in life. They themselves are not the things you Truly desire to have, to do, and to be.

Try it! If you try hard enough, you should be able to “see” that it in reality, it is not the wealth, possessions or other material things that you value the most in life. These material “things of the world” are rather a means to an end… i.e. the way to get what it is that you Truly desire. In other words, they are the things you perceive will bring you what it is that you actually want.

What are these "things" that you Truly want? You name it! They are things like “safety,” “satisfaction,” “contentment,” love and companionship, also things like “financial security,” personal accomplishment, pleasure, excitement, adventure, comfort if not luxury, influence if not power, notoriety if not celebrity, or even fame, if not “legacy”… or whatever else.

Whatever they might be, these things are all immaterial in nature. They are 100% invisible, untouchable, nonphysical “things." They are every bit as real as anything physical, but they themselves are totally and completely nonphysical. They belong solely to the immaterial realm of our present state of existence, here in the physical universe.

Admittedly, this Truth about the lessor value of material things might be hard for you to “see,” especially if you don’t have any of these things, or worse still, if you wrongly perceive them to be what you “need,” in order to be “happy,” “fulfilled,” “successful” or whatever else it is that you seek in life. People who have already obtained these highly sought after things usually know better… especially if they have them in abundance. If they do, then they know that these things do not themselves satisfy the soul, no matter how great in quality or quantity.

But then, some of these "well-off" types don’t know any better. Far too often, they wrongly conclude that their discontentment results from not having enough of these things. In other words, that they have insufficient wealth, possessions, influence, power, fame or whatever, to be “happy,” “fulfilled,” “successful” or whatever else it is that they pursue in life. So to them, meaning and purpose in life is to be found in the acquisition of “more,” and/or in the pursuit itself.

Hard to know what goes on in the hamster’s mind, but one thing is for sure. It thinks that if it just keeps going straight ahead, the wheel will eventually get it to where it “needs” to be. In the process, this becomes the hamster’s life… running, running, running and more running, without actually getting anywhere. Eventually, the pursuit itself consumes its life.

Know anyone like that? There are plenty of them running around these days... and I do mean "running around." In fact, for some, the world is just one big spinning hamster cage.

That might be alright for a hamster, but given our considerably greater potential, it’s not much of a life for a human being. At least the little critter gets something to alleviate the boredom of the cage, not to mention, the physical exercise it needs, in order to keep it healthy and strong... so it can keep doing the same thing everyday, for a few more days.

The human being also derives some benefits from this kind of life as well, but for the most part, they too are merely physical and situational in nature. And unlike the hamster... safe in its cage and well fed... the pursuit of material things and situational benefits by the human being is riddled with opposition and troubles of all kinds, from beginning to end.... i.e. competition and conflict, opposition and strife, disappointment and failure, even exhaustion and despair. These things are all immaterial in nature too.

As you know then, you are obligated to make choices in life, but in most cases, you are free to choose between the alternatives available to you. So by all means, do as you choose. But whatever you do, don’t be a hamster!

And if you don’t want to live that way, you definitely don’t have to. And that, regardless of your personal abilities and circumstances. For unlike hamsters, we human beings can discern and reason in Truth, and then, assuming we have correctly determined the Truth, we can do something about the Truth we have acquired… all kinds of amazing things.

As people gain experience and wisdom in life, most get better and better at discerning Truth and using it advantageously. Or, I should say, they become more capable of doing so. Whether they actually do or not is another matter. It’s also another matter for another page.

If you haven’t already, the next thing to consciously realize about the nature and power of the Truth, is that Truth is the “light” of the human mind, and the very means by which the human being can be guided by the realities of life… physical and otherwise. In fact, it is only by means of the Truth, that the human being can function and operate successfully in the world at all… starting with staying alive, after someone else stops the 24/7 taking care of that part.

Unfortunately, it seems that some people never do come to understand the nature and importance of living in the “light” of the Truth, and of living their lives in harmony with the Truth. The history books tell the many tales of their misguided exploits, along with the resulting events and consequences… which are always bad, sometimes horrible, and occasionally, horrific.

And as you undoubtedly know, the many individual Truths in these horror stories are much easier to “see” in hindsight. So are the many Truths about your own comings and goings, and the things you said and did in your own "personal history”... should you or someone else look into it.

That’s because when looking into the past, we can also see what happened next and later on “down the road” from these events... which facts and realities were, at the time, part of the unforeseeable future. In other words, by knowing what happened next and afterwards, we can reason about these past events and their consequences. In so doing, we can see “cause and result,” “right direction vs. wrong direction,” what to do and not do in the future, and such like.

This is another thing that only human beings can do. Unfortunately, however, “knowing the future yet to come" is definitely not something we can do, while living in the ever-moving “present."

In case you haven’t noticed it, the "present" moment is the only time in which we human beings can think, say and do the many things we do. The reason is, the forward-moving “present” is the only time in which anything and everything happens in the universe.

If you haven't noticed that, then you also probably haven't noticed that the things we "do" in the future, are things not actually done yet... i.e. they have not yet actually happened. And the moment they do occur, they too will take place in the present… i.e. at what will be the “present” time, when these events actually take place… whereupon they will immediately become events in the past.

Don’t you wish you could go back in time, armed with the Truth you subsequently acquired? Well of course you do. Everyone does. As you know, however, it can’t be done. The physical universe simply doesn’t work that way, and time won't allow it.

And who wouldn’t want to know the future while still in the present, if such a thing were possible? Talk about a game changer! Sorry, it’s just not possible. We can sometimes predict future events by means of the Truth... assuming we possess the necessary Truth... but knowing the future is not something we can do. That’s not the way the universe works either. In fact, as we discussed earlier, these among others, are the very rules of the universe.

Sad to say, such things are simply not possible. They cannot "be"... i.e. they cannot "exist" and/or "happen." That means they don’t. Simple. But on the upside, this represents a Truth of the universe itself… a Truth of the kind that we can not only know, but be physically certain about and go by in life. So whatever route you take in life, do proceed carefully and skip the fortunetellers.

If it happens that you yourself are one of these overly materialistic types... knowingly or not... the only consolation I can offer you, is that it is a problem you can correct immediately, if you want to. In fact, you can correct it in an instant. Of course, whether it stays corrected is another matter, especially given that “downward pull” coming from all those other materialistic people around you… not to mention from your own human nature.

Nevertheless, this kind of “course correction” is another free choice available to you in life at all times, and as I just “said,” another thing that only you can do for yourself. Believe it or not though... I know it's hard... but if you do want to “hear” the Truth necessary for such a change, I am here to help you do it. Really. I am. I have been sent to help you "see" the Truth about yourself, and “hear” the Word of God… only and entirely for your own benefit.

Despite all the challenges, people sometimes do come to "see" the important Truth they have missed and/or misunderstood in life. Unfortunately, however, when they do, they usually see it only in "hindsight," all too often, too late to do anything about it. This, I'm quite sure you have not only noticed, but experienced for yourself a time or two, in your very own life.

But fortunately… very fortunately… in regard to what I have been sent to “show” you, it is definitely not too late. At least for the moment it isn't. And even more fortunately, it will continue to be “not too late” for you, for as long as your present, physical life continues.

After that, it surely will be too late. It will be too late to do anything about any essential Truth you missed and/or misunderstood in life, because “you” will no longer be “here” to do it. And, for that matter, it will be too late for “hindsight” as well, because you will no longer be here to have it.

In the meantime, however, you definitely can do it… as long as you are one who can discern and reason in Truth, you seek to know the Truth, and you actually do so... for real. By this, I mean “in real life,” rather than “just in your mind.” Needless to say… except for me… apart from actually doing something in real life, there is nothing “real” about it.

It takes a while, but even in the very youngest of children, this ability to "see the Truth" in hindsight is present and accounted for... i.e. in their "data processing" and reasoning. In fact, this kind of "vision" into the past, is itself an essential element in human reasoning. And it too, is made possible by means of the Truth... which unlike all things physical, is in no way restricted in its power and operation by time, place, circumstances, or anything else.

The Truth is, even in their very earliest stages of development, 99.9%+ of human beings are entirely capable of making the vital connection between “Truth” and “reality,” and thereafter, discerning and reasoning in Truth. In fact, as I "said," most infants become proficient at doing it very quickly, even if they don't consciously realize that they are doing it. And if that's not testimony to how easy it is to discern and reason in Truth, I don't know what is!

Again, whether you have noticed it or not, we human beings constantly engage in these immaterial, "personal operations" in life from start to finish. And to be sure… absolutely positive… these nonphysical aspects of life are not only as real as anything “physical” in nature, they are every bit as consequential... usually, far more consequential.

And the Truth is, except in circumstances where our material bodies are in physical peril, these immaterial things… “things” like Truth, reason, trust, fear, safety, love, joy, fulfillment, contentment, happiness and so on… wind up being far more consequential to our personal well being, both physically and otherwise. Very far more.

Fair to say then, "Truth comes in handy for human beings." Oh "look," there’s another entry into the understatement of the century contest! For while we cannot always transport “things” and “events” around with us to use in our daily lives, we surely can take the Truth with us everywhere we go, and use it to great advantage... if we choose to do so and then actually do so.

Indeed, Truth is fully and freely transported along with us in life, everywhere we go. And unless we neglect it, forget it, or leave it behind, it’s available for us to use at any and all times. And while the Truth surely can be misused for the wrong purposes, the potential for Truth to benefit oneself and others is limitless, and far beyond the value of any and all material things.

Of course, as I mentioned, what people actually do with the Truth they acquire and how they live their lives in respect to the Truth, is another matter... another of those matters for another “page." That was only one sentence, so this sentence makes it two… as required to make a "proper" paragraph.

@ The Journey of Life

I suppose “the journey of life” is what we have been "talking" about all along, but it seemed to me that it was about time for another section/chapter break, even if not for a new topic. These also make for good reading brakes, in case you need “rest stops” along the "route." I know I do. Good or bad, long or short, the “road” of life can be tiring at times… more and more by the day these days.

As I was about to “say”… we also discover in childhood that our physical bodies are not only how we get around, they are also the visible part of us, and the observable part of “who we are” as individuals. And to be sure, many of the immaterial Truths we come to know in life are about such physical things.

But to be equally sure, many others are not. They are about the immaterial aspects of our lives, including our own immaterial, personal operations, through which we human beings come to know the things we know.

It is the combination of our physical bodies and immaterial operations, which allows us to do the things we do in and about the world we live in. And as I'm sure you have also noticed, we human beings can do all kinds of incredible things with the substances and forces in our environment, good and bad… lately, more bad than good.

Nowadays, most people also come to realize at some point in childhood, that their “physical nature" is due to the fact that their human bodies are composed of the same basic substances and forces, which exist and operate elsewhere in the physical universe. So I’m going to go out on a limb here, and assume that you yourself have, indeed, learned of these physical realities about yourself.

I will at least tentatively assume then, that you yourself are aware of your own physical nature, and of where it comes from. It results from the fact that we human beings are ourselves, part of the physical universe. And just like everything else that physically exists and/or happens in the universe, we too are subject to the material forces and natural laws of the universe. Really hard not to notice that.

Perhaps you have also noticed, that all of these are things that hamsters, fish and other creatures cannot do... not even the really smart ones. I mean, using tools is one thing, using the Truth in life is another thing altogether.

And speaking of noticing things, perhaps you have also noticed that Darwin or no Darwin, of all the forms of life on this planet, only the human being has this very special capability… i.e. the capacity to discern and reason in Truth, and then use the Truth acquired to do all sorts of amazing things other creatures are unable to do, and in the process, acquire further Truth. I hope you have noticed that, but whether you have or not, it's True anyway. And that, irrespective of what you think or believe about the origins of the various forms of life on the earth.

We're not getting into that yet either. Definitely not. It's now "Christmas" already, and I'm still trying to make my way back to the Gospel page!

Meanwhile, whether you have noticed it or not, be sure to notice this: The one and only way in which human beings can "navigate" in their "journey" of life through time and space, is by means of the Truth. There is, in fact, no other way at all. Not a one.

And to be sure, "traveling in the darkness without light" is a prescription for disaster, and the guarantee of a failed journey. And I do mean “failed,” regardless of the quality and quantity of the material things and/or status one acquires along the way.

Keep in mind as well, that it is not the "light" that makes the journey, nor is the light itself the guarantee of a good or successful “trip.” It's just that apart from the light, there is nothing but tripping, slipping, stumbling and fumbling. Regrettably, some people do that as a way of life, all the way through life… whatever way they “go.”

Incidentally, did you notice that I just used the word, “trip” in two different ways, with two entirely different meanings, in the very same paragraph? The first time, I meant “trip” as in “journey,” and the second time, I meant “trip” as in “stumble.” The fact is, people speak in different ways and use words in all kinds of ways… different, similar or in the same way… whenever they communicate with one another, whether audibly or in writing.

Have you noticed that? Even if you haven’t, I bet you understood my meaning on both occasions anyway… my two, very different meanings. Did you not? And if you did it without thinking about it, then you did it “intuitively,” didn’t you?… i.e. without consciously noticing it.

So tell me then, how come this intuition goes right out the window, every time you go anywhere near a Bible? Can you not understand that the authors of Scripture used words in different ways in different passages, for different reasons?

No, no, no! Sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. We’re not going there yet either.

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As I’m sure you realize, once “here”… i.e. in and part of the physical universe… the “journey” of life is compulsory for all human beings. So like it or not, make the journey we will, each and every one of us.

But it is only by the “light” of the Truth, that one can “travel” safely and intelligently on the “road” of life. Or, if you prefer the seafaring analogy, it is the light of the Truth that provides the means for a successful “passage" on the “voyage” of life.

In all certainty, it is we ourselves… i.e. each and all human beings…who make the passage, and we can make it successfully in one and only one way: through correctly determining and reasoning in Truth, and then following the Truth in the things we say and do.

Apart from this, we go wherever the winds, waves and currents take us. Not the way to go, if you ask me. But then, you didn't ask me. That's alright though, it won't stop me from telling you what I have been sent to tell you, nor will it change the Truth of the things I say.

For Truth is not subject to change. Truth is perfect, powerful and permanent. Truth is also everywhere present, in matters of Truth predictable, and at all times pertinent to everything we think, say and do in life, wherever we might be and whatever we might be doing, at any given moment.

And fortunately for all of us, that includes any bad situation we might be in, and any wrong “course” or “heading" we might be on, at any given time. To be sure, Truth is the certain and reliable source of correction for all navigational errors. Fortunate indeed. Truly.

The fact that you didn't ask me... about anything... also won't keep you from reading on. "You" are the only one who can do that. So go right ahead and do as you please. I, for one, will be moving on... along the "path" of Truth.

If you have connected all the Truths you have "heard" from me on the website so far, and you want to continue on as well, that's swell. Really. That's great. I’m glad to hear it, even though I myself can’t actually hear it, physically or otherwise.

I can’t literally hear it… i.e. with my physical ears… because there is nothing to physically hear. In fact, even if you were to answer out loud as loud as you can, I still wouldn’t be able to hear it. We are too far apart geographically, and we have no audio device or electronic connection set up and working, to bridge the physical space between us.

That’s fine too though. Not a problem. I myself don’t need to hear your answers, nor do I need to even know them. As I keep saying, I’m just the messenger.

“You” are the one who needs to hear your own answers, and “you” are the one who needs to know the Truth you need to know. I myself already know it, and that, only because I have already “heard” it… which is why I can “tell” it to you.

And like it or not, if you seek to know the Truth you need to know, you too must first hear it. Pretty hard to know something without first hearing it, seeing it, or otherwise encountering it, wouldn't you say? I would. I would say more than pretty hard.

Unfortunately for you, you must hear it from me personally, and even more unfortunately, you must "hear” it from me by means of the written word… way more words than either of us would like. And as you now well know, when I say, “way more words,” I mean way more words.

But to be sure… absolutely positive… it’s not “me” that you need to hear. It is the Truth that you need to hear. I'm just the one you need to hear it from.

Of course, this website is not the only possible way for you to hear the Truth you need to know. By no means. Even at this late date… extremely late date… there are yet others to be found in the world, who know the Truth you need to know, and you definitely could hear it from one or more of them.

Unfortunately, however, it is highly unlikely that you could locate one of them in time, let alone get yourself into a situation in which you would hear what you need to hear, so you can do what you need to do… should you choose to do it… while you are still here to do it. Very highly unlikely.

If you know how to read… even passably… you could also do it for yourself, on your own. All you have to do is read and correctly understand the Bible, which contains all the Truth you need to know, including all these most basic and important Truths of the universe we have been “discussing.”

But it is also highly unlikely that you will spend the time and effort necessary to do that either, given all those more “pressing” things you “need” to do in your daily life… which, very likely, are becoming more and more numerous and pressing by the day. So that’s also not likely to be something you would actually do. And given the times we live in, the “correctly” part would also be a constant issue.

And the Truth is, unless you are still fairly young, you have already had ample time to do this for yourself before now. My guess would be that you haven’t, and that you are not going to in the time that remains to you, apart from divine intervention… which might very well be the reason you are on this website right now.

But then, I’m not here to guess at things. So let’s remove the guesswork. While I cannot say with 100% certainty that you don’t presently know the Truth you need to know, I can say it with 99.9%+ certainty. And so I will.

I am 99.9%+ certain that you do not currently know the Truth you need to know... at least not “adequately,” not "sufficiently,” not "enough to work,” not enough to make the critical difference. That I can state as a fact... i.e. a Truth, a reality. And, I might add, that’s a highly conservative estimate.

I also can’t “say” it with 100% certainty, but I will add the following, as well. If you haven’t come to understand the Truth you need to know on your own by now, it is just about that unlikely that you will do it on your own, in the time that remains to you. And this, no matter how motivated you might think yourself to be about doing it, or how much time and effort you might intend to spend on doing it.

Good intentions do make for smooth “pavement,” but I don’t think you want to go that route. I hope not anyway. Talk about the wrong road to travel!

Just as it was the first time, this unfortunate situation is the very reason I have been sent forth… again. And since that’s all I have to “say” in this paragraph, I will make it legal by adding that in case you haven’t picked up on it, I am obligated to inform you, whenever anything I say is a matter of opinion or guesswork, or for any other reason, it has even the slightest chance of being untrue. For I am here to “speak” the Truth to you... the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth.

So in the very likely event that you don’t presently know the Truth you need to know in life, I'm afraid it is very unlikely that you will find your way to it in any other way, in the time you have left. And given the enormous and rapidly growing cloud of misinformation and confusion surrounding the Truth you need to know these days, it is becoming less and less likely by the minute, even were you to devote the majority of your time and effort to the effort.

So like it or not, you’re stuck with me. I’m the one available to you at the moment, who can tell you the Truth you need to know… right here on this very website… and in the process, show you what you have missed and misunderstood, in such a way as to allow you to "see" and "hear" the Truth for yourself. And as I just “said,” it is for this very purpose that I have been sent ahead of THE LORD, this second and final time.

And to be sure, there is nothing at all “special” about me… nothing good anyway… just in case you were wondering about that. So if you were thinking that I think myself to be “the last righteous man,” think again. I am not. Far from it. I am also not “the last faithful believer.” I am simply striving to be one.

I just happen to be the one to whom the needed Truth was given, to give to you. So like it or not, it is almost certain that you will, indeed, have to “listen” to me, if you are to “hear” the Truth you need to know, while there is still time for you to do what you need to do about what surely is True and real.

Just as surely then… absolutely positively… the Truth you need to “hear” does not come from “me personally.” It doesn’t originate in me, nor does it belong to me. In fact, the Truth you need to know was here and working in the world, long before I came along. Very long before.

The Truth you need to know merely comes through me. I just happen to know it, and as I just “said,” that’s only because it was shown to me. As I also just said, that’s why I am able to convey it to you. So do be clear on that.

But to be just as absolutely positively certain, the Truth I have been given to “speak” to you, definitely is about "you personally" and your very own life and existence, both present and future. And like it or not, “you” are the one with the need to hear it for your very own self.

And I do mean need. The plain and simple Truth is, you must “hear” the Truth in order to know it, and you must know the Truth if you are to do anything about it, one way or the other. That’s the way it is.

To be sure then, it is for “me” to tell you the Truth, but it is for “you” and you alone to “hear” the Truth. So hear it if you can, and if you so choose. After all, they’re your “ears.”

If you want to know the Truth you need to know, then by all means come along, and I will guide you further along the path of Truth. But remember, you will be the one taking the actual “steps.” I can’t take them for you, and neither can anyone else.

“I myself” have already taken these steps along the path of Truth, which, as I just said twice, is why I am able to show them to you. This is, in fact, the only reason I can show them to you.

So to be absolutely positive, this website is not, not, not about “me personally.” Neither is it the result of hearing audible voices, seeing visions in the sky, or receiving any other kind of direct, physical revelation. The Word of THE LORD comes to me in the same way it comes to everyone else: by the Spirit of Truth.

And rest assured, you need to take each step if and only if you want to, and only after you have determined the Truth of each step for yourself. And as I keep saying, this is something you must choose and do for yourself, of your own free will. The Truth is, that’s the one and only way anyone can “travel” the “road" of Truth," to the “greater and higher” Truth in life.

Rest assured as well, that as long as you have made the essential, initial connection between Truth and reality, you can, at present, discern and reason in Truth, and you seek to know the Truth, then you definitely can do it…. absolutely, positively and certainly. So if this is “you,” and that’s what you want to do, then let’s keep moving... for the time is short.

If you can "see" that Truth is the reality of that which actually exists and happens, then you should also be able to see that it is only by means of the Truth itself, that one can understand the Truth… about anything. And you should also be able to see that the only way to know the Truth is to understand it correctly.

The Truth is, the one and only way anyone can know anything about anything, is to understand it correctly. That’s the only way people come to know the things they know… anything and everything they know.

So I really do hope you can "see" the paramount Truth about the Truth... i.e. that what is “True” is “that which is real, actual, factual and so.” For this is the Truth upon which all correct determinations of Truth depend. It is the one and only means of a reliable connection between the human mind and the things that really and actually exist and happen... things physical and not.

And I'm sorry, but if you don't "see" the Truth of this all-important Truth about the Truth, you are “lost as a ball in high weeds,” and there will be nothing I can do to help you find your way to the Truth, let alone to help you along on the path of Truth. Really. And I really am sorry about it, but that’s the Truth, and there’s not a single thing I can do to change it. Neither can you, and neither can anyone else.

For apart from correctly understanding and using the Truth for yourself, you are “stranded in a deep dark forest,” with no “compass” and no way out. Indeed, without Truth, one is “lost in the darkness, without light.” Truly. God or no God, that’s the way it is with the earthly life of the human being.

You do speak figurative, don't you? I’m sure you do, but if the figurative language I’m using doesn’t help you “see” the Truth more readily, then let me say the following in “literal” terms. And do take it “literally”… very literally.

At the risk of repeating myself yet again… which, as you know, is a risk I am more than willing to take… the fact is, apart from making correct determinations of Truth on the basis of actual, factual reality, one cannot know the Truth at all… about anything. For that's what it is to know the Truth.

And apart from correctly reasoning in Truth, human beings cannot follow the Truth to any further Truth about anything, even in their minds. Let alone can one have any certainty about his or her determinations of Truth, which one must have, in order to have sufficient confidence in them, so as to follow the Truth in the real world… i.e. in the things we actually say and do, in real life.

In case I haven’t already, I should also probably point out that by “confidence,” I mean “assurance,” “trust,” “faith.” And by “sufficient confidence,” I mean “adequate,” “enough to work,” “enough to rely upon in doing the things one does in daily life,” which is what makes a person's faith real and actual, in his or her real life in the real world.

God or no God, the fact is, apart from the ability to discern and reason in Truth, the human being is “dead in the water.” It is simply not possible for such a person to live an independent, autonomous life, let alone to make the most out of his or her life, let alone to live a Truly successful and productive life, in regard to… anything.

But to be sure, simply having this unique ability is not enough. In order to be of use, it must also be engaged… i.e. “used,” “exercised” “put into practice” in real life. To be sure, the things we do in our day-to-day lies and the “passage” itself will not be successful, unless the discerning and reasoning is actually done, and the Truth is actually followed in the real world… i.e. in the things we say and do in our daily lives.

And by the way, you can think about the journey of life however you like. “I myself” prefer the nautical comparisons, but “you yourself” are free to think in whatever terms and in whatever figurative ways work best for you.

Whatever the analogy... or "metaphor," or "parable" or whatever... know this for sure. Apart from correctly discerning and reasoning in Truth, one cannot use the Truth to properly and successfully "navigate"… i.e. to calculate and determine the right "course” in life. In other words, the right “direction,” the right way to “go.”

As long as I’m over-explaining the overly obvious anyway, I will also mention that "reasoning in Truth" is simply a matter of connecting one Truth to another… to another, to another, to others, to many others, and so on… as these Truths are encountered and correctly determined. This is something the properly functioning human being does moment to moment and day by day, throughout the course of his or her journey of life.

And in case I also forgot to mention it earlier, most people refer to reasoning in Truth as reasoning “logically.” So call it that, if you prefer. It means the same thing. And to be sure, the terminology is not the issue. The Truth is the issue.

Whatever terminology and imagery works best for you, it is important to consciously realize that when incorrect determinations of Truth are included in one’s reasoning, the whole of the Truth in a person’s mind is compromised, anywhere from slightly to fatally. And unfortunately, there’s a lot of that going around these days too… i.e. inadequate reasoning in Truth, resulting in all manner of untruth and false information. Talk about a worsening pandemic.

In proportion to their number and significance, the presence of falsehoods and misinformation in one’s reasoning undermines the strength and harmony of the many Truths present in a person’s mind. Very often, the result is a lack of confidence in one’s own thinking and personal beliefs. That’s never a good thing, but there is one advantage to be found in it… i.e. in having shaky, incorrect and/or incomplete information in one’s mind.

Having insufficient faith in one’s determinations of Truth is a sure sign that something is wrong in one’s personal thinking and beliefs. So what would be “good” about that, would be for a person to consciously realize it. And what would be really good, would be for that to motivate a person to seek and find the Truth he or she is lacking, and straighten out the misunderstandings… especially as regards the most important matters in life.

What would be “bad”… and very often is… would be for a person to be so thoroughly convinced that his or her incorrect determinations of Truth and false beliefs are right, so as to have complete, unquestioned faith in them. To be sure, if there is anything worse than not having faith in the Truth, it’s having faith in falsehoods, and acting on false beliefs. There is nothing in any way “good” about that.

In many cases, people of this ilk will also tolerate no questioning of their incorrect beliefs… from anyone. And this is a tragic shame. For it is only in hearing the Truth that one can “see” where untruth and misinformation exist. And that’s not something a person can do, when his or her “eyes” and “ears” are closed to the needed Truth.

The fact is, correct determinations of Truth readily stand up to scrutiny, and to all questions and challenges. And in the process, they are further confirmed in the mind of those who have made them, resulting in greater confidence still… i.e. greater faith in one’s correct beliefs.

Unfortunately, the far more common response of people to matters of uncertainty... especially those having to do with a "God of Creation"... is to simply avoid thinking about the issues altogether. And when it comes to talking with others about these all-important matters, many people are altogether unwilling to do that. In fact, many people are ready at the drop of a hat to blurt out: “I never talk about religion.”

And a tragically convenient and effective response it is. For this too, amounts to a conscious and intentional choice to close one’s mind to the Truth.

In any and every case, and whatever it be called, “reasoning in Truth” is the essential ingredient in making correct determinations of Truth, which is the key to a productive and successful life. And that, regardless of how one defines “productive” and “successful.”

So it really is fortunate that human beings are capable of doing this discerning and reasoning in Truth. Really fortunate. To a large extent… a very large extent… it’s what makes the human being a human being.

And better still, the better a person gets at doing it, the better will be the result… the result being a steadily enlarging amount of personal knowledge, consisting of sound and reliable information, along with an increasing capacity to use it effectively. Such is the nature and power of Truth in the life of the human being… yours included.

@ The Way of Truth

At the core of the nature and power of Truth, lies the crucial fact that everything True… i.e. all Truth… agrees. In other words, each and every individual Truth that exists, agrees with every other individual Truth, in any and every way in which they are related, combining together harmoniously into more and greater Truth in any given matter, and ultimately, in all matters.

Run-on sentence or not, this is the central Truth about the Truth. It is the "cornerstone" Truth about the existence and operation of Truth.

So if you haven’t before, please do “see” this now, if you possibly can. You probably knew this already, but if you didn’t before, do realize it consciously now, and keep it consciously in mind as we “go.”

And did you “hear” that part about the existence and operation of Truth? Truth not only exists in this universe, it also happens, as well. In fact, Truth is both present and operating on full power, everywhere and at all times.

In other words, Truth “is” and it also “does.” Truth is everywhere present and working at the very same moment, in the very same place, in all times and places, and in the very same way. And to be sure, that’s the way it is… i.e. “Truth” in the life of the human being.

“The way it is” being what it is, means that not only is the Way of Truth the way of certainty, the Way of Truth is also singular. In other words, it is the one and only way in which Truth operates.

The reason for the capital “W,” is that if God Truly EXISTS, then it can only be that the Way of Truth is the Way of God… which, as it just so happens, is just what the Bible “says." And how could it be otherwise? If there Truly IS a God of Creation, then by definition, God Himself IS the Creator and source of Truth. So at the same time, that’s where Truth comes from, and that’s where Truth leads.

When I speak of where Truth “comes from,” I simply mean its origin. And if it helps, think of the “leading” of Truth as “leading back to its source”… like a river… or as “leading forward,” “downstream,” “onward” and/or “upward,” as the case may be. All ways are valid, because in any direction or situation, Truth leads to more and greater Truth, resulting in more and greater knowledge.

The fact is, nothing but the Truth can explain anything at all about anything at all, let alone about a God of Creation, ”yea” or “nay,” now could it? Right! It couldn’t. Well of course it couldn’t! Nothing untrue explains anything!

And if God does EXIST, then the Way of Truth is also the one and only way for the little letters to get to the big letters. Think of this as following a buried-treasure map as you read… except that there is nothing “buried” about it. In reality, the Way of Truth is right where it has always been: right under our noses.

So if that’s where you want to go… i.e. to the ultimate Truth in life… that’s what you have to do to get there: follow the Truth from the smaller and lessor, to the greater and higher. If it helps, think of it as “climbing a ladder” or “ascending a mountain.”

Whether you think horizontally or vertically, they are your “feet” and your “steps. Each individual Truth is an individual “step” along the “path” of Truth, and a necessary step in acquiring the knowledge you need for your journey. So do be careful where you “step.”

However you think about it, if you want to get to the Truth… in any matter… you must follow the Truth step by step, Truth by Truth. Surely you can “see” that!

And please note once again, that these are not my rules, they are the rules of Truth. That’s what you have to do, because that’s the only way it can be done. That’s the only way to “go,” because that’s the only way to get there… i.e. to the higher and greater Truth, and ultimately, to the ultimate Truth in life.

In case you haven’t heard or read it for yourself, the one and only way to God is the Way of Truth… i.e. the Way of Truth. So for those who seek to know the ultimate Truth in life… i.e. the Truth of God... that’s the one and only Way to do it. That’s where the little letters connect with the capital letters.

But then again, it’s your “ship” and your “passage.” And to be sure, you yourself are the “captain” of your own “vessel” and the “navigator” of your own “voyage.” So by all means, go where you choose, of your own free will. They say life isn’t fair, but what could be more fair than that?

And “go where you choose” you will. For you alone are the one who chooses for “yourself,” and you alone are the one who does according to your own choices. We “talked" about this earlier. Remember?

The question is, will you go toward the Truth or away from the Truth? In case you haven’t noticed, those are the two and only two alternatives available to you in any given matter at any given time, and ultimately, in your journey of life.

Of course, many people go back and forth between following the Truth and not following the Truth with some regularity… especially nowadays… as situations, circumstances and opportunities change. They also switch back and forth between telling the Truth and not telling the Truth when speaking to other people, as well. No doubt you have noticed that. No doubt.

But like it or not, you must do one or the other at any and every moment of your life. You must either follow the Truth, or not follow the Truth. And so you shall… do one or the other… as you choose for yourself.

Really. That’s them. When it comes to the Truth… which all things do… those are your two alternatives. And to be sure, there are two and only two. There are no others.

Again I remind you, there is no third choice, including “doing nothing.” Really. Just as being undecided about the EXISTENCE of God is not believing in God, doing nothing about the Truth is not following the Truth. That’s the way it is, and that’s all there is to it.

And yes, I know, “that’s them” is wrong. It’s supposed to be “that’s they.” But that sounds funny, so I’m not “saying” it. And what about “shall?” Is “shall” okay instead of “will?” I know it’s an old way of speaking, but I think it’s still permissible.

And yes, it’s your life. But no matter how “free” you are to choose and do as you will, you must do one or the other… i.e. follow the Truth or not. For life gives us no other alternatives but these two.

And yes, a person can be closer or further away from the Truth, and “closer” is usually better. One’s “course” in life can also be closer or further away from the Truth as well. But anyway you cut it, not following the Truth, is not following the Truth. And over time… let alone a lifetime… even a few degrees “off course” will take the “ship” further and further away by the day, on route to the wrong destination.

Do I really need to be explaining all of this? I mean, how obvious can anything be? Really! If you can’t “see” the Truth about the Truth, what will you see? And regardless of how poorly I speak and write, if you can’t “hear” the Truth in what I am “saying” about it, I don’t know what else to say!… which, as you know by now, is highly unusual for me.

So if all this Truth about the Truth is a little “foggy” to you, maybe “look” a little harder. Or, if you would prefer, use your “ears.” Just “listen” and think a little more carefully.

And if you are still unclear about where the Truth of God leads, just follow the grammatically incorrect capital letters. If you do, you will eventually see the Truth more clearly… assuming you can discern and reason in Truth, that is.

If you can, the Truth will come to you quickly and easily… well, at least easy. It will be like “draw by the numbers” or “paint by the numbers.” We’re just using letters instead of numbers, that’s all.

So “see” if you can make the connections and follow them. But again, only if you want to. The Truth is, you don’t have to seek the Truth in life at all, nor do you have to follow anything you don’t want to follow.

As I was saying, ultimately, every Truth of every kind combines into a totality of Truth, in which all that exists and all that happens is accounted for. And never does any individual Truth of any kind ever contradict any other Truth at any time, in any way.

Indeed, Truth itself is universal. In its entirety, Truth consists of an incomprehensible number of individual Truths, all connected to one another in some way, and ultimately, to the entire universe of Truth. By “universe of Truth,” I simply mean the sum total of all Truth… i.e. all that is actual, factual, real and so.

And did you “catch that?” At one and the same time, all that is True corresponds to the universal reality of all things… i.e. all that exists and/or happens, anywhere at any time, be it material in nature or otherwise.

And so it is that Truth and reality are ever and everywhere present. They exist together at the very same time, in the very same place, at every time and in every place, in which things exist and happen... in the physical universe or otherwise.

But while Truth and reality are “two sides of the same coin,” it is Truth that explains reality, not the other way around. Truth alone explains every detail of what is real and so. And that includes all things living… like you, for example… as well as all things inanimate. It also includes all things presently known and all things presently unknown.

You name it, whatever it is or might be, it is explained by and only by the Truth. In contrast, be it substance or force, item or event, that which is real in the physical universe doesn’t explain anything, no matter how “real” it is.

Do you see that? Regardless of how great or powerful they might be, the things that exist and occur in the universe do not explain themselves, nor do they answer questions. To the contrary, they rather raise questions and pose questions, which cause human beings to ask these questions.

In some matters… the most important and consequential ones… the realities of our existence also demand answers. And like it or not, they are answers each of us most surely will provide, even if our answer is: “no answer.”

And to be sure, “no answer” is every bit as much an answer as any other answer. Remember that too? It is nothing more or less than the personal answer of an individual… or any number of individuals.

But the Truth is, there surely is an answer to every valid question in life, regardless of whether it is known or unknown, and regardless of whether it can or can’t be known to the human mind at a given time. And that includes these early years of this knowledge-overloaded “new millennium.”

As you might know, there was a time not so long ago, when not a person on the earth could answer the question: “What lies beyond the edge of he earth?” But eventually, everyone came to know the answer… which was nothing in the world like what people had thought, believed or even imagined it to be at the time.

The Truth is, this business of “unknowable answers” becoming known at some later date, has been going on throughout the history of human civilization. And if one thing is certain, it’s that it is still going on now, here in the scientifically smug, twenty-first century.

Regardless of what anyone knows or doesn’t, Truth itself is the full and complete, underlying, “unifying theory,” half of which… i.e. the physical part… philosophers and mathematicians are forever talking about. And, I might add, when it comes to the non-physical aspects of the universe, there is nothing theoretical about it. “Immaterial” yes, but “theoretical,” no. Not at all.

That “immaterial” part is the other part of our present existence, which “physical science” has nothing to do with. And to be sure, there are all manner of things in the universe, which are not physical in any way. They are 100% immaterial in every way.

As I also keep saying, whether or not human beings understand the Truth correctly… including the various elements, activities and other aspects of the physical universe… is another matter. Quite simply, it is the matter of making correct determinations of Truth. When we do, we know the Truth, and when we don’t we don’t. It’s just that simple.

And it matters not if the issue is the reliability of a chair, the origin of the universe, or anything in between. It’s still just that simple! It really is.

You do “see” what I’m “saying,” don’t you? We can explore and investigate the universe all we want to, but apart from making correct determinations of Truth about the things we discover, we know nothing about them. Everything valid that a person knows or comes to know about anything is the direct result of a correct determination of Truth... usually several. And that applies to the physical universe itself, all things about it, and all things within it, physical and not physical alike... including “you.”

It also includes questions like whether the earth is flat or round, whether or not there is life on other planets, whether or not there IS a “God of Creation,” whether or not there is a state of existence beyond our present existence, you name it. To every question there is an answer, and in every case, the answer cannot be known apart from a correct determination of Truth.

And needless to say… or perhaps not… correct determinations of Truth are essential to correct choices and actions. Conversely, acting upon incorrect determinations of Truth can lead to some very real problems. Hmm. There’s another entry for the contest.

Correct determinations of Truth on the part of human beings “connect” the human mind to the realities of the universe, bringing True and reliable knowledge of what is real and so. Incorrect determinations of Truth bring no such thing. They bring nothing but misinformation, misunderstandings and missing Truth. No way can I make that any simpler.

And whether we know them or not, there most definitely are answers to those and all other questions. Simply enough, the answer to any given question is the Truth, and knowing the answer is a matter of making the correct determination of Truth… assuming the necessary information is currently available.

The only exception to the rule, regards illegitimate questions… i.e. nonsensical questions, such as, “Can an irresistible force move an unmovable object?” The Truth is, if an irresistible force exists in a given situation, then an unmovable object does not exist in that situation… i.e. in reality. Conversely, if an unmovable object exists, then an irresistible force does not… except, of course, for an imaginary one.

These kinds of questions are not simple, nor are they complicated. They are silly! And this kind of silly thinking can be really distracting for those seeking and following the Truth. In the Bible, the word for it is “foolishness.”

The entirely serious fact is, Truth encompasses all questions that are valid, regarding whatsoever workings of the physical universe... or anything else... as might be in question. And that includes all things material and immaterial in nature.

So that includes everything about the universe, and everything that exists and happens in the universe… which includes the earth itself, as well as “life on the earth” of all kinds. It also includes all valid questions, including the ones I just mentioned a few paragraphs back. Simply put, Truth encompasses all things.

And so it is that Truth provides the one and only way in which human beings can know the things they come to know. Indeed, the only way we can know anything about anything, is by means of the Truth. And that also includes whatsoever one might come to know in the future, of things currently unknown in the present.

God or no God, that’s the Truth. But do keep in mind for later… assuming there is a later… that if it is True that God EXISTS, then the Truth is, God Himself is not only the source of Truth, but the provider of Truth and knowledge to the human mind, as well. Can you “hear” that?

If not, let’s try the other ear. If there Truly IS a God of Creation, then it can only be that God Created human beings with this capacity to discern and reason in Truth, the ability to learn Truth, and in so doing, the capability of acquiring valid knowledge and using it advantageously. Can you “hear” that better? It means the same thing, it just “sounds” different and includes a little more information.

Physical scientists make a big deal out of the “E = mc2” equation, and rightly so. At least I think rightly so. I myself don’t know much about it, but the emergence of this formula does appear to have marked a breakthrough in scientific thought, which became a major event in the course of human history.

My personal belief is that this formula does, indeed, explain how the universe works… mechanically speaking… at least for the most part. But then, I’m not here to share my personal beliefs with you. I’m here to help you "see" the Truth for yourself. So enough of that.

I do know that the “e” stands for “energy”… what I myself usually refer to as “forces”… the “m” stands for “mass,” which is the density of a given material substance, and the “c” stands for “the speed of light.” I also know that there is no “c” in the word “speed” or the word “light.” So I don’t get where the “c” comes from, but I do, at least, know what it stands for.

I also know that as long as I know what it stands for, I don’t really care where the “c” came from, and nobody else needs to either. In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t really matter where it came from. In fact, in the overall scheme of things, it couldn’t be any more of a trivial detail.

I don’t know about you, but as far as I’m concerned, compared to 1) the continuation of my life and 2) the quality of my life, finding out where the “c” in the equation came from is nothing but a time wasting, tame goose chase… too tame to be interesting, even to me. If for some reason you are interested, I’m sure you can find out where it came from without any help from me. So go right ahead and find out, if that’s what you want to do.

In contrast to things that don’t really matter… stark contrast… those two things I just mentioned are what matter. In fact, they are among the things that matter the most, to every human being.

I also know that the “2” in the formula means: the speed of light “times itself,” which, given how fast light travels, must be really really fast. And I don’t even need the exact number, I’m fine with, “faster than I can imagine.”

And just a side note. When you write this “theory of relativity,” the number “2” is supposed to be raised up a bit higher than the letters. I know my computer can do that, but so far, I haven’t figured out how to get it to. So that’s the reason I wrote it the way I did.

I only mention that, just in case you were wondering, or perhaps looking for some error to pounce on, so you can use it to justify throwing out my entire “testimony.” If you want to do that you can, but you don’t really need to use my lack of computer or writing skills to do it. Just stick with the ocean of grammatical errors readily available to you. Those should be more than ample for the purpose… way more.

Truth be told, the equation makes very little sense to me. But then, I don’t suppose it needs to. The way I feel about it, I don’t really need to know the details, and whatever it means, nobody can do anything about it anyway, nor do they need to… except maybe for some of the scientists. However the universe works is how it works, and how it works is the way it is. And of that, I am 100% certain and fully confident.

Truth, on the other hand, is something that anyone and everyone can do something about. And without a doubt… not a single one… it's something every human being who can discern and reason in Truth should be doing something about, every waking hour of their remaining days.

I also know that Truth is higher and greater than the theory of relativity, times all the light-years in the universe. Try conceiving of that number!

The universe is enormous and fantastic beyond comprehension, but in the end… the beginning and middle too… it is nothing more than so much matter, space and energy. So suffice it to say, the theory of relativity applies purely and only to physical things and forces, which is definitely not what the life of the human being is purely and only about.

And the fact remains, human beings could know nothing whatsoever about the universe, apart from correctly determining and reasoning in Truth. In fact, we could know nothing about anything, apart from the operation of Truth, and our ability to connect with it and operate in it and along with it.

Do you “see” what I mean? Surely I have repeated it enough times now. Apart from the presence of Truth and our ability to discern it and use it, we would “know” nothing at all… i.e. absolutely, positively nothing. Neither would anything matter to us, because we would have no comprehension of what it is to exist, let alone any idea of what it is for something to “matter.”

Text Box 9

So can “you yourself” see which of the two are greater and more important in the life of the human being? Is it “the material things of the physical universe,” or is it “Truth?”

When it comes to the human being, Truth is supreme in importance above all things! Truth is 100% timeless, limitless, independent of, and unrestrained by any physical substance or force. And unlike physical things and forces, which, in regard to the brief life of the human being in the universe are constantly changing and decidedly temporary, Truth is eternal, and unwavering.

“I myself” can “see” that Truth is greater and higher than anything physical in nature, and that beyond the things necessary to sustain our physical lives, Truth is more important and consequential to the human being than anything material the universe has to offer. Can you “see” that too?

I can also say with certainty, that in the unlikely event that the theory of relativity is not True, that would make it misleading information. For whether the matter be physics, religion, politics or anything else, to the degree that it doesn’t align with the Truth, it is out of line information… i.e. “incorrect,” “false,” “bogus,” "bad," wrong.

The plain and simple Truth is, that which does not conform to the Truth does not conform to reality. And keep in mind as well, that since Truth applies equally to things material and immaterial alike, it also applies equally and in every respect to human beings, as well as to inanimate objects, substances and forces.

So to the extent that an individual is not in alignment with the Truth, he or she is also out of line… i.e. personally. In other words, such a person is “wrong in his or her thinking and behavior,” “out of harmony with the Truth,” “incorrect” and “in the dark.”

So do note that important as it is, the theory of relativity is completely and only about the physical aspects of the universe… i.e. the things that physically exist and happen in the universe. It has nothing whatsoever to do with the nonphysical, immaterial things that also exist and happen, a number of which we have already touched on. Those things I do, at least, know something about. Enough to tell "you," anyway.

And actually, Truth is higher and greater than anything in the universe, regardless of what anyone knows or doesn’t know... including "me." The fact is, all things and forces are subject to Truth, be they physical or not. And to be sure, they can be known to the human mind, only by means of the Truth.

Everything that exists and happens in the universe is subject to the rule and dominion of Truth. And the power and place of Truth in the life of the human being is higher and greater than any material substance or force, no matter how great in size or how high in stature, power, priority or importance. . For as I just “said,” apart from the Truth, no one would know a thing about a thing, or be able to do anything about anything.

On the other hand, as people come to know more of the Truth… each and every Truth about whatsoever they encounter in life… they acquire an expanding, personal “inventory” of Truth. And in the process, they gain a greater and greater capacity to use the Truth they know, advantageously and productively. Whether they actually do so or not is another matter, but as I “said” earlier, not one for this page.

@ Thinking and Doing

You do know the difference between thinking and doing, don’t you? Both are 100% real, and they both actually happen in the real world. But there is a major difference between them. ”Thinking" happens in your mind, while "doing" happens in the real world… i.e. in the physical universe at large, outside your physical body. Yes? Yes. I’m sure you do know that.

Of course you know that! And, of course, I knew you knew that. I just wanted to be sure it hadn’t slipped your conscious notice, before we “go” any further. And now I am, thank you.

Indeed, unlike other living creatures, human beings are capable of discerning Truth, and then using it to their advantage… their very great advantage… both in their thinking, and in doing the things they do in the world. To accomplish this, we “input” the Truth we learn into our reasoning, and we then follow the Truth in our minds, where it informs our thinking, the way we look at things, the way we feel about things, what we like and dislike, want and don’t want, intend to do and not do, and so on and so forth.

By means of our reasoning, we come to various conclusions about the information we take in. These conclusions are the determinations of Truth we base our choices on, which choices result in the things we say and do. We “talked” about this earlier too. You remember, “life.”

Among these life-directing determinations of Truth are found our various personal conclusions as to what to believe to be True and not True, in all matters large and small, material and immaterial alike. And that includes all matters we can’t be certain about… all of them. Never mind for now, the matters we know nothing about.

The latter… i.e. one’s determinations of Truth about things unknown and uncertain... we will simply describe as an individual’s “personal beliefs.” And regardless of what anyone might say, everyone has them… lots of them… whatever they be called. The Truth is, all human beings have their own personal beliefs about things uncertain and things unknown, which they hold to varying degrees of confidence... anywhere from “slim” to “complete.”

Whatever the individual variations, we all live our lives by means of this invisible, immaterial, internal process of reasoning and decision-making, based upon the information we possess. And obviously… I would hope… the greater the “inventory of Truth” in one's mental “warehouse” of information, the better.

But for better or worse, and whether we realize it or not, we all do this thinking, feeling, reasoning, concluding and acting upon our determinations of Truth in life. We do it minute by minute, day by day, and year by year, for however long we live. Simply put, that's what it is to be a human being and to live a human life.

We do this information processing and acting on our choices from the earliest days of our lives, and we do it every day thereafter, for as long as our physical bodies and our immaterial “personal operations” continue to function together adequately. Obviously enough, when either part of us… i.e. body or mind… stops working, we stop living as autonomous individuals.

Of course, we sometimes do rely on the thinking and reasoning of other people. This is unavoidable in our early years, and later on at times, especially when we are operating in unfamiliar “territory.”

Actually, some people let others do their thinking and decision-making for them considerably more than “sometimes,” and in some cases, considerably more than that. This too, we are free to choose and do at any time, if we so desire.

But the Truth is, as we grow into fully functioning, independent adults, most of us quickly come to realize that this is not the way to go… i.e. not the way to live our lives. In fact, we typically come to realize this long before we become adults, which is why, in most cases, there is so much tension, friction, adjusting and squabbling about it during childhood, particularly, in the last phase of it... i.e. "adolescence."

Guidance and advice are helpful at any age, to the extent they are based on the Truth. But whenever we can determine the Truth for ourselves, that is, without a doubt, the better way to "go."… i.e. to “travel the road of life,” to “conduct the journey,” “make the passage,” or however else you want to picture the living out of your earthly life.

And the Truth is also, that the more important and consequential the matter, the more important it is that the thinking, reasoning decision-making and living be our own. For not only is this the essence of individuality and personal freedom, we ourselves are directly and highly affected by our own conduct.

You are aware of the fact that we are subject to the results and consequences of our own actions, aren’t you? Well of course you are. You must be. It’s really hard to miss that.

To be sure, we ourselves are directly and highly affected by the decisions we make and the things we say and do in life. Sometimes the decisions are minor, and our actions are of little significance. But at times, our personal decisions can be life-altering and life-defining… as can be the resulting consequences to ourselves and others.

And as I’m sure you also know, we ourselves are also responsible for the things we do, and for the consequences of our actions… whether or not we are held to account for them, in any given instance. You do know that we are responsible for the things we do, don't you? We are. We are the ones who initiate these actions, make these things happen, and cause these resulting consequences.

In fact, I would go so far as to say that you know full well, that both of these things are True. Not only do our choices and actions directly affect us, we are also responsible for them, subject to their consequences, and when they affect others, accountable for them as well.

For these reasons and others, very few people capable of doing it themselves, want others to do their thinking, reasoning, decision-making and choosing for them. And so it should be. After all, a life run by someone else isn’t much of a life… at least not for those capable of living their own lives, as independent individuals.

And in reality, it can’t be done by others anyway. If you allow other people to run your life, it’s still on “you”… i.e. you are still responsible for your decisions and resulting actions. For you yourself are the one who chose to do this... i.e. to allow others to make your choices for you… and it is your choice to do as they choose for you to do.

Can you “see” that? When you allow someone else to make your decisions for you, "you" have chosen to allow it. And when you act upon those choices, “you” are the one actually doing it… i.e. acting upon your own personal choice to let others make your choices for you.

So in reality, there is no getting around it. There is no way around it, because that’s what it is to live one’s life! It is to think, feel, believe, choose and do, as we decide for ourselves. Of course, you can see that!... I hope.

So even those who do let others run their lives, do so of their own free will and personal choice… unless, of course, they are being held captive and forced to do things against their will, or, perhaps, their minds and bodies are being robotically controlled by someone or something else. Strange as that might sound, it just might be on the way. Nothing surprises me these days.

Come what may, for those of us who think and operate independently, living our own lives under our own control, it is on the basis of these internal, immaterial, “personal operations,” that we make our choices in life, and then carry them out, to the extent of our personal abilities, opportunities and desires. This is what we all do at all times in life, regardless of where our physical bodies might be at any given moment… even locked in a closet.

Wherever we are and no matter what we are doing, our personal operations are our own, and what we do or don't do is up to each one of us. I say, “or don’t do,” because in many instances… but by no means all… choosing to think, believe, say and/or do nothing, is one of the options available to us. And as we have also “discussed” already, this too, is a matter of one’s own personal choice.

After doing or not doing as we choose for ourselves, we typically get “feedback” of various kinds, which goes straight into our internal thinking/feeling/reasoning operations, along with whatever "new business" might come in that day. After that, well, it’s off to the next day… assuming there is one… data-processing and decision-making as we “go.”

Simply put, that’s the way the life of the human being "works." That’s the way life "is," that’s the way life "goes," and that’s as simple as I can make it… i.e. describe it.

Speaking of “simply put,” I simply can’t believe I am actually telling you all these ridiculously simple and obvious things! And in writing no less! But it seems that I am, so I might as well finish what I'm saying and be done with it, before we both die of boredom.

You wouldn’t think that the most important Truths of the universe could be boring, and if so, you would be right. It’s not that they are boring, it’s only the way I’m reviewing them with you that’s boring.

I suppose that’s mostly because of “me personally,” but it’s not all my fault. It’s also because all of these highly important and rudimentary Truths are as common and basic as they can be, for which reason people learn these foundational Truths early in childhood… although in most cases, intuitively rather than consciously.

So how in the world I could possibly need to tell anyone such obvious, self-apparent facts of life is beyond me, but I guess maybe someone might need to “hear” them “said,” boring or not. And that, of course, is why I’m “saying” them. Well, actually, it’s because I was told to. I’m just speculating as to why.

Whether “you yourself” are consciously aware of these Truths or not, the point is this. As we live our lives day by day, we encounter new things, interact with other people, and engage in new experiences… sometimes willingly and sometimes not. In the process, we take in new information, by which we update our thinking, reasoning, feelings, determinations of Truth, personal beliefs, decisions, and choices. We then adjust our "course" and conduct accordingly… or in some instances don’t… as we choose for ourselves.

And we human beings definitely are capable of changing our thinking, beliefs and behaviors, whenever and however we see fit. In fact, we very often do just that at various times along the way, sometimes slightly and sometimes significantly.

So don’t think that “you yourself” can’t do it… i.e. change your thinking, beliefs and behaviors at any time. You surely can if you want to. And this too, is strictly up to you and “you” alone.

Simply put… very simply put… this is what it is to grow and develop properly from childhood to adulthood, and to continue to grow as a “person,” thereafter. Some people do this more and some less than others, but in any and every case, that’s what it is… i.e. “growing and productive, human life and living.”

Those who do it well, become increasingly capable of better and more fully understanding themselves and other people, as well as the innumerable things they encounter in life... things physical in nature and things not. For this very reason, they become increasingly able to understand things, and to better use the Truth they learn.

Many people refer to this enhanced capability as, “wisdom”… which also happens to be what it is called in the Bible. Wisdom allows people to more readily discern and follow the Truth in their minds, and to then do so in their daily lives… if they so choose. And to be sure, the more we have of it... i.e. wisdom... the better. The much better, for all concerned.

In essence, this is how people learn the things they learn, acquiring over time, the information and capabilities needed to live a better and more productive life. It’s how we come to know what we know about ourselves, about other people, about the world around us, and about the life we are living on this enormous, tiny little planet.

And the simple Truth is, those who do this well have a better life. Those who don’t do it well… or fail to put the needed time and effort into doing it… don’t. And here too, it really is just that simple. Enough said.

And so, as you can hopefully “see,” when it comes to the earthly life of the human being, what is “real,” “actual” and “factual” is: the way it is. Coming to understand the way things are as “Truth,” enables us to think about the realities of our lives and existence, reason through them, talk about them with other people, and then do or not do something about them... i.e. about our own personal determinations of Truth in life.

You might not find all this overly simple, simply-put Truth interesting, but as I have been trying to impress on you, the fact is, no other living creature on the earth can do these remarkable things. It is the sole domain of human beings, of which “you yourself” are one. And it is made possible by and only by the presence and operation of Truth in the universe, combined with our unique ability to comprehend it and connect with it

This being the case… i.e. this being the Truth… it would be more than a crying shame for anyone, including “you,” not to do it. In other words, to not engage with the Truth and use it wisely to live by. And by “more than a crying shame,” I do mean more than a crying shame. Way more. Enough said about that too.

And so, when it comes to the Truth… which all things do… our very first human connection between “Truth” and “reality” is the starting point of a properly functioning, healthy and productive human life. To this first, paramount Truth in our minds… i.e. that what is real is True, and what is True is real… everything True is connected, and everything holds together.

The Truth is, apart from making this initial, all-important connection in one’s mind, it would not be possible to “understand” anything or “know” anything. And it is only by comprehending the universal Truth… i.e. that all things True are in agreement… that one can be guided by sound reasoning, in his or her daily living. For such is made possible only by means of the Truth.

Indeed, recognition of this correspondence between “the things that exist and happen” and what humans regard as “the Truth,” is the essential ingredient in the human experience… i.e. “human civilization on the earth.” And it’s also what makes the life of the human being unique among all living things… totally unique.

It's also why “what it is” and “what is True” mean the very same thing, even though so many of the things that exist and happen in the universe are 100% physical in nature, while so many other things… including “Truth,” “love,” “faith” and such… are 100% nonphysical in nature. Imagine that. Things material and immaterial, coexisting and operating together in the very same place and time, in the very same physical universe.

How can such a thing be, you ask? Easy. Whether you ask or not, care or not, or find it interesting or not, the answer is: “by means of the Truth.”

And what do you know! This all-important, initial connection between things “real” and things “True,” also happens to be the easiest Truth of all, for the human mind to discern! My, isn’t that fortunate.

It is! Words can’t express how fortunate! It’s also why this momentous, life-determining, life-controlling event… along with a few others… takes place so early in life. All one has to do is make the initial connection between “that which is True” and “that which is real,” and everything will fall into place.

After making this initial connection in one’s mind between “Truth” and “reality,” the most important of all the other life-governing Truths of the universe are just as simple and straightforward. They are also every bit as easy to correctly determine, and to assimilate into our thinking and reasoning.

And that, of course, is what allows us to coordinate all of these vitally important Truths in our minds, and then maintain them in our memories thereafter to “go by” in life… whether we actually do so or not. As you might have noticed, some do and some don't.

Clearly enough, some people go by the Truth in life more, and some less… less and less by the day, in fact. At the extreme, people live their lives with utter disregard for the Truth, except to the extent that they can abuse and misuse the Truth to their own personal advantage. You know the type.

This kind of behavior always results in disadvantage and/or cost to someone else… and at times, great cost to others. Have you ever noticed that? I would think so. I would also think that you have been noticing it more and more lately with each passing day. If not, you should be… i.e. noticing this very real and foreboding trend.

At the other extreme, some people earnestly strive to live in the light of the Truth and in accordance with the Truth, as a way of life. Such people are typically regarded as being “honest,” “trustworthy,” “reliable,” "dependable" and/or as being individuals of personal "character" and “integrity.” That’s because they are. That’s how following the Truth in life leads a person to live.

Unfortunately, as I just "said," there are fewer and fewer of this type to be found around these days, even in the “family” of God. And among the few who understand the Scriptures correctly and adequately, more and more by the day are following the Truth in their minds, but not in real life… i.e. in the things they actually say and do, day to day.

But fortunately, even as this downhill social trend worsens by the day… all over the world… it need not continue for a moment, on an individual basis. Indeed, this is another harmful condition that can be immediately remedied in its entirety at any time... if one so desires.

And to be sure, for all who are capable of discerning and reasoning in Truth, the potential for a positive and productive life of benefit to oneself and others is readily available at any and all times. All a person needs to do, is correctly discern the Truth and then follow it… first in one’s mind, and then in one’s life.

As always, this incredible opportunity is due in its entirety to the ever-constant presence and power of Truth, provided to the human being by Truth itself. And that’s fortunate too… to put it mildly.

What is unfortunate, is that human beings… including those who are highly motivated to live in accordance with the Truth… are very easily distracted and pulled away by the things of the world going on around them. And this Truly is unfortunate, because in the process, they loose sight of the things that are far more important in life. As I said earlier, “I myself” know this unfortunate Truth only too well, from firsthand, personal experience.

More unfortunately, these things we neglect are the very things that matter the most in life… i.e. those immaterial things like love, trust, faithfulness, goodness, fairness, kindness and so on. They are also “things” like satisfaction, contentment, security, peace of mind, joy and happiness. You know, immaterial things like that.

Even more unfortunately, as this falling away continues, we are prone to slipping further and further into this “trap” of being caught up in the things of the world. And the further we slip, the further we move away from following the path of Truth to the far more important things in life… including the most important things of all.

Ironically enough, as we do this, we ourselves put these most important of all things further and further beyond our own reach, by our own hands. And more ironically still, many then complain to God about not having these very things… as if He were the one withholding them.

Nonetheless, it is the simplicity and power of Truth, which allows human beings to understand the most basic and important Truths in life correctly, and to get these Truths correctly processed and arranged in their minds. In most cases, this takes place early in childhood, and it grows from there… which is why people can do that things they do to a greater and greater extent, as they grow and mature from children into adults.

“You yourself” went through this process of personal development during your own childhood, and hopefully, you still are going through it now. But in any event, this special ability we have to utilize our expanding body of knowledge, is the very reason why human beings are able to do the things they do in life, large and small, good and bad, individually and collectively,

In any and every case, it is our unique ability to discern and reason in Truth, witch sets us apart. It is what allows human beings to make discoveries, acquire knowledge, and do the things they do in the world, so unlike any of the many other forms of life on the planet.

Unfortunately, it’s also what lets us do the thing we do to the world. And my, haven’t we done a great job of it! The condition of the earth in the twenty-first century is a testimony to the failed stewardship of mankind, is it not?

It certainly is. In fact, in light of our numerous, impressive, self-serving but often detrimental accomplishments over the last few centuries, it can be confidently said that all the life forms on the planet put together couldn’t hold a candle to human beings, when it comes to depleting and destroying our own environment. But let’s not get into that now either.

The point is, this special capability we have to discern and reason in Truth is what allows human beings to live independently, as individual, autonomous, “personal beings.” It’s why we can, for the most part, control our own personal affairs, and for better or worse, so profoundly affect the lives of ourselves and others… and on occasion, even affect the course of world events.

Apart from the capabilities that come from our capacity to discern and reason in Truth, the best we human beings could hope to do, would be to use our minds to memorize patterns of behavior and their consequences… as most animals can do… and then go by these, in our efforts to preserve and live out our lives. Whether by God or otherwise, that’s what all living things are “programed” to do. It's True. All forms of life… even viruses… have this built-in drive to survive and thrive.

Of course, even if we didn’t have this very special capacity for thinking, choosing and living independently, we human beings would still be far superior to all other creatures in many ways. Undoubtedly, given our bodily configuration and more highly developed brains, we would still win the award for “best on planet” in the “most capable life-form” category. So I guess that would be of some consolation.

But then, apart from having the ability to discern and reason in Truth, it would actually be of very little consolation to anyone... none in fact. The reason is, apart from our ability to discern and reason in Truth, we wouldn’t be able to consciously “think about it” at all!

In fact, we would have no knowledge whatsoever of who and what we are as human beings, let alone any personal, self-awareness. So in reality, being the top species on the planet wouldn’t be a “consolation” at all. It would be of no “comfort” or any other kind of benefit to anyone.

As far as human beings are concerned, this Truth wouldn’t even exist!… i.e. the Truth that while we share many similarities, human beings are also different from all other living creatures, not to mention distinct and superior in numerous ways. This would still be True… i.e. it would still be an actual fact, a certain reality… we just wouldn’t be aware of it.

“See” what I mean? Apart from our ability to discern Truth and reason in Truth, we would have no knowledge at all of this vital Truth about ourselves, or of any other Truth about anything! We would be completely unaware of these facts. We wouldn’t even know that these totally certain Truths exist.

And I’m sorry, but if one is unaware of something, then it can’t very well be of any consolation to that person. For that matter, it can’t be something valuable, important or even meaningful to that person. After all, how can something be meaningful to someone who has no knowledge of it? It couldn’t be and, therefore, wouldn’t be. Right? Right.

Do you “hear” what I’m “saying?” Can you “see” that what I have been telling you is True and so? Or can you not discern and reason in Truth like this?

If not, perhaps what’s throwing you is this business of material things vs. immaterial things. If so, all I can tell you is that there is nothing complicated about it, so don’t make it complicated, and don’t overthink it.

The Truth is, things exist in this universe that are physical in nature. They consist of physical matter and/or forces, like, for example, uranium and radiation. One is visible and one is not, but they are both physical in nature, and altogether real.

At the same time… the very same time… nonphysical things exist in the universe as well. These things are not only invisible, they are immaterial in nature, meaning that they are not composed of matter, space or energy. I have named several of these several times already, so I’ll spare us both the re-listing of examples.

More than one material thing can exist in the same place and time like, for example, hydrogen and oxygen in a drop of water. Two or more immaterial things can coexist as well, like, for example, astonishment and fear.

In addition, one or more immaterial things can exist in the same place and time with something material… like, for example, jealousy and resentment, existing together within a person’s physical body. These are but a few examples of how things material and immaterial exist together in the same place and time in the physical universe... which includes the physical body of the human being, each and every.

You can “see” that this is True, can’t you? I do hope so, because it is True, and it’s important that you consciously realize that. It is, in fact, essential that you realize it. The fact is, our present existence is one in which immaterial and material things coexist and operate together.

We have already talked about this coexistence of the material and the immaterial at some length, particularly in the chapter called, “Truth, Time and the Physical Universe.” But given its importance… and the fact that many people have never stopped to take notice of it… perhaps we should revisit this topic again.

As I "said" earlier, Truth and time are the two “biggest” immaterial things that coexist and work together in our present, physical existence, in conjunction with the physical universe itself. These are “the big three.” Remember?

Just in case you weren’t reading and thinking carefully, or it has already slipped your mind, let me name these for you again. They are: 1) Truth, 2) time, and 3) the things that exist and happen in the universe, each and all. These are the three “biggest” things about our present state of existence… i.e. the one we currently know right now in our present lives on the earth, in which we ourselves are both in and of the physical universe.

I put quotation marks around “biggest,” because unlike the things that physically exist and happen, and as enormous as they are in scope, influence, importance and consequence, neither Truth nor time come in any “length,” “width,” “height,” or “size” at all, physically speaking. Regardless of how we think about them and deal with them, both time and Truth are 100% nonphysical in nature, as are all things immaterial. That’s what makes them “immaterial.” Right?

Right! Truth and time are both 100% immaterial in nature. We might measure time in terms of “length” by referencing it to the physical movements of the earth, but time itself has no physical dimensions or attributes of any kind.

So of course right! You can be 100% certain about it! And you can also rest assured, that even though they are both 100% immaterial, Truth and time are also both 100% real. It’s True. They absolutely are. Surely you know that!

The fact is, Truth and time really do exist, and they actually do coexist and work together, at all times and in all places in the physical universe. They do it everywhere all the time, and we don't need to send a probe 10 million light-years into space, to see if it's also True there! It is. At the very least, for human beings living on the earth, it's "so" enough to go by in life, with an adequate degree of confidence.

And the reason this is True is simple. That’s the way it is. That’s the way things are. That’s the way things work in this universe. Surely you have noticed this, and you can “see” that it is so… i.e. 100% real and 100% True.

Indeed, different things can and do exist and operate together simultaneously, in the very same physical place and time, in the very same physical universe. And to be sure, the matter is not debatable, nor is it subject to interpretation. It simply is what it is.

Of course, whether or not a given individual... like you, for example... will actually "see" this fundamental reality, is another matter. I have been sent to help you do this, but to be sure, I can’t do it for you, nor can I make you do it… not even part of it.

The Truth is, no one else can make you do it or do it for you either. “You yourself” are the only one who can do it for yourself. So that means “you” are the one who must do it… i.e. “see” the Truth for your very own “self”… if it is to be done.

That’s the way it is too. So “I myself,” can only hope that you can do it and will do it now… i.e. “see” the Truth… when it Truly matters, if you haven’t already.

@ The Mysteries and the Mission

Agree with me or not, but this business of human beings living in a physical universe is a really interesting proposition. It is, in fact, the most interesting, amazing and intriguing of all subjects. It is also the first and greatest of all the mysteries in life, despite the fact that in reality, it is an entirely simple and straightforward matter.

Strangely enough… not really… the nature of our existence is also the most neglected, disregarded and taken for granted of all subjects, in this otherwise information-obsessed day. That’s mysterious, all by itself.

And whether you find it interesting or not, one of the most interesting things about it regards “you personally.” Namely, that in the historical scheme of things, “you yourself” are only here and part of it all for the briefest of moments, after which, “you” are done, gone and out of here… “me” too. No choice in that matter for sure, God or no God.

I mean, your physical body might still be “here” for a while after your present earthly life comes to an end. And even after your body returns to the separate physical substances it was composed of, the atoms of your human body might still be in and part of the universe. But the “you” within your former body? Definitely not. No way no how. No way are “you” still “here!” Of course you know that already.

Indeed, God or no God, that’s the way it is. That’s life. That’s the way it always has been for every human being ever to live on the earth, and there isn’t one single solitary thing that anyone can do about it.

By this I mean, that no one can do anything to change these facts of life, nor any of the other realities of human life and living… these “Truths of the universe,” as I more often call them. Actually, there’s plenty we can do “about” it.

In fact, there are all kinds of things we can do about the Truths that govern our earthly existence. And so we do. We all do many things every day about the things going on in us and around us. To be sure, there are very many things we can do about the Truth we know, and this is precisely what all of us constantly do day by day, over the course of our earthly lives.

The fact is, we human beings are all constantly doing all kinds of things about the Truth we have come to know… things large and small, good and bad, right and wrong. We have been doing this since we were infants, we are today, and we will surely continue to do the many things we do in life, for as long as we continue to live. “You,” for example, are doing something right this very second… i.e. you are reading this very sentence.

Very surely. There’s no way around it, and no two ways about it, because that’s what it is to live one’s life. It is to do things, based upon what we believe to be True, in regard to the things that exist and happen in real life. At its mechanical center… i.e. our day-to-day, daily living… that’s not just part of life, that is life!

What’s even more amazing… and every bit as highly interesting… is how much of it we get to do on our own, both as individuals and by teaming up with other people. As you might have noticed, human beings can do some remarkable things. In fact, over time… and every now and then at specific times… one or more of us Truly can “change the world,” and even alter the course of history.

Some things in life we have no choice but to do, but many things… very many very important things… we get to both choose and do for ourselves. And as I just said, these things we most surely will do. Most surely. Truly amazing.

Amazing as well, for this all-too-brief span of a human lifetime, the earthly life we live is part material and part immaterial. The material part consists of all kinds of different physical things and activities, which things are themselves part of the physical universe. And as you have undoubtedly noticed, among these, are various kinds of physical interactions with other human beings, living out their own lives on the earth, just as we are.

But at the same time, our lives are also part immaterial… i.e. consisting of things that are in no way composed of physical substances and forces. These are the many immaterial things that take place within us and between us, like love and hate, affection and hostility, cooperation and conflict, joy and suffering, satisfaction and longing, fulfillment and despair, and many other such totally nonphysical things. In fact, our lives are packed full of these kinds of immaterial “things” and happenings, at all times.

More interesting still, is the mystery of “you personally”… and every other individual, human, “person.” Easy enough to figure out where your particular body came from, and why your physical traits are what they are. But if that’s all there is to “you,” then why are “you” here now?… i.e. living your life on the earth in the twenty-first century A.D., rather than at some earlier or later time in human history. Ever wonder about that? Well of course you have. Everyone has.

So how is it then, that you are “here,” at this particular moment in time?… i.e. existing in the physical universe on this very day, in the opening years of this “bold new millennium.” And how is it that “you” showed up in the place you did, not to mention, in the physical body you presently inhabit?

By anyone’s estimation, the earth has been around for an extremely long time, and a whole lot of other people have come and gone before you, over the course of the ages. So why is it that “you” were not one of them?

Get what I’m asking? Why, given all the things that have happened and all the billions of human bodies that have come and gone on the earth are “you” here now, and why haven’t you been here before “now?”

Really. Answer yourself! Why didn’t “you yourself” live and die long before now? How come everything that has happened on the earth in the ages past, took place before “you” came to be?… i.e. before you came to exist.

And while you’re at it… i.e. thinking about it… where were you before you got here? Were you in a state of nonexistence? Well of course you were! In what other state than “nonexistence” could anyone or anything be in, before coming to exist? Beats me.

And if the answers to these questions are to be found in any Truth or Truths about the physical things and forces in the universe, then it beats you too, just as it has dumbfounded every human being who has ever lived on the earth, or ever will. And that includes every human being, society and institution on the earth today, here in this ultra-modern, highly scientific, most technologically advanced century in all of human history.

In case you haven’t noticed, these questions lie at the very heart of the many different religions of the world, which have so dominated human civilization on the earth throughout the ages. They are, in fact, the core issues of these various different religions. So if you haven’t already, please do notice that now.

And I’m sorry if you don’t like the term “nonexistence,” or the idea that you didn’t exist before you came to exist, but that’s the way it is, and I myself know of no other way to describe it. I mean, how else could it be described? That beats me too.

So how about you? Or don’t you want to think about it?… i.e. how you came to be, where “you” came from, where “you” are going after your earthly live is over, etc. Sorry again, but I’m here to tell you that if you haven’t already, you had better start thinking about it right now.

And I do mean right now. For “you” surely are going somewhere all too soon, even if it is back to not existing! That much is certain… totally certain. And no matter where it turns out to be, once you get there, there will be no “doing” anything during your earthly life, ever again.

And as you might have heard, there are other possible destinations as well. This too has puzzled human beings all along… so much so, that many people living today in these “modern times” no longer want to think about such things, even for a minute.

But think about it or not, if there is one thing certain, it is that human beings cannot be certain about their "final destination," during their days on the earth. As you might have noticed, there is a “veil” on that end of life too, which keeps us from “looking” any further forward in time, beyond the “finish line” of our present earthly lives.

No matter what anyone says or does, believes or doesn’t, we human beings cannot know where we came from before we came to be, nor where we are going after our time on the earth comes to its inevitable end. These things cannot be known in any way through physical investigation, nor from any kind of physical evidence. And so, any and every answer to these many questions about our present existence, whatever they might be, are purely and only a matter of faith. That’s the way it is too.

And so it is that the answers to these questions cannot be found in the material things and forces of the physical universe. To be sure, if there are answers to these questions… which there surely are… they can be known in only one way: by means of the Truth.

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