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Hero Worship

The Primer

Jesus' life

The hero worship in the world has forgotten a very important hero. Someone who's example has weathered the passing of 2,000 years. There are tons of articles about every celebrity in the world today. The book talks about a life I always wished I knew more about. The stories in the book cover Jesus in a whole new way. Have you ever wondered about Jesus' early life?
When did Jesus know he was different?
How did he learn how to heal?
What was his life like?
What was his relationship to Joseph?
Did he get along with his brothers?

The role of Angels

There is a fascination with Angels today. Some people think that they are like wishing wells, here to answer our superficial desires. The book has sections that talk about the role of Angels living on Earth. It describes how to identify an Angel if you meet one. Angels have the role of teaching humanity about how to be closer to God.
What is the nature of Angels?
Can you demand an Angel show up?
Do Angels have free will?
Would an Angel ever ask you to do something in return for helping you?
What are the differences between Angels that work for God and those that do not work for God?
Do Angels live on Earth with us?

Reconciler Gospel of Thomas

About 50 years ago there was discovery made in the Egyptian Desert. One of the items in the jar was a text by one of the Apostles that was not included in the New Testament. It was called the Gospel of Thomas. It was dated by scholars as around the late first century and the early second century after Christ was born. It was interpreted into many languages including English. Unfortunately these sat in dusty old cabinets until recently.
The references I have read about the meaning of the verses in the Gospel of Thomas seemed to consider them not understandable. They were supposedly from Gnostic beliefs, just because they were found in the same jar as some of the obviously Gnostic texts.
When I read the text in two different translations I understood the verses on the first reading. Apparently the scholars were too analytical and preconceived in their reading. If they read it with the literal eyes of a three year old they would have understood.
Did you know that there is no God given separation between Science and Religion?
Did you know that the time for a closer walk with God is now?
What is the relationship of Jesus to the world?
Did you know that String Theory is mentioned in the text in simple form?
What does God want from us, as God's Children?

Evil and fighting it

Every person makes choices everyday that fight or aid Evil. It is easy to say that the world is "Going to Hell", but what are you doing to reverse that?
How would you feel if the balance of Good and Evil teetered on your actions?
Would you understand Evil if you met it?
What small things you can do to help you hear God's voice in times of need?
Would you know if a Minister or priest was siphoning off prayer energy?
How can you tell if someone works for God?
Where does Evil get power?

Modern pitfalls and problems

Some people feel overwhelmed by life. Some of the stories are to remind people how to keep from repeating past mistakes. Coping skills can be learned from some of the other stories.
What if a lack of attention span was a modern problem not an opportunity to sell drugs?
Why do people swear loyalty and love to a spouse or partner only to disregard the gifts they bring to the relationship?
Why does it surprise us when Genocide keeps happening like in Cambodia, Darfur?