You have probably seen the 1999 movie, “The Matrix.” The movie is pretty campy but it is still an excellent metaphor for modern life. In fact, it is truer now than when the movie was released. The Matrix is about, ‘Neo,’ a middle class computer programmer/hacker who is living … [Read more...] about Ten Steps To Unplug From The Matrix
Personal Development
Train Seriously
This past weekend my parents paid us a visit. We drove to a suburban strip mall to have dinner at a chain restaurant that my mom is fond of. After dinner, we took a short walk through the strip mall. Most of the stores were already closed, but one business was still open---a … [Read more...] about Train Seriously
Spiritual Combat
The secular world has a low opinion of Christians. They view Christianity as a retrograde force that makes society worse by opposing sexual license and (in their view) slowing the progress of science. They also believe Christians are all hypocrites---that we encourage a life … [Read more...] about Spiritual Combat
What Naked and Afraid Taught Me About Weight Loss
When it comes to losing weight, what is more important: diet or exercise? If you watch commercials, you might be led to think that the best way to lose weight is exercise. Think of Beachbody infomercials. The message of those commercials is that you must exercise, and exercise … [Read more...] about What Naked and Afraid Taught Me About Weight Loss
Think And Grow Rich: The Power Of Sex Transmutation
If you have ever read Napoleon Hill's classic work, Think and Grow Rich, you know it is probably the best personal development book out there. But even though most of the book is very clear, there are some parts that could use a bit of further elaboration. One of these is the … [Read more...] about Think And Grow Rich: The Power Of Sex Transmutation