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The Obscene Truth

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Mar 3, 2009

Many years ago Rollo May examined a connection between obscenity and violence.  In Power and Innocence, he argued that violence progresses through several other mediums before it erupts in physical force.  One of these mediums is language.  The disintegration of the meaning of words is a step on the pathway to violence. There is a…

Nothing Except: The path of the apprentice

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Mar 2, 2009

Jesus rarely talked about the intimate connection between himself and the Father.  His teaching and discussions were focused much more on obedience, service, compassion, money and leadership.  But occasionally we are allowed to glimpse this vital relationship that permeated his life.  We see it in its darkest hour in the struggle in the Garden of…

Not Good Enough

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Mar 2, 2009

Most of my life I have lived with the “not good enough” syndrome.  It’s very motivating.  When you think that you aren’t good enough, the usual reaction is to try harder.  After all, everyone wants approval, especially from the ones who are most involved with us.  So, when your parents or your spouse or your…

Negative Ego

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Mar 2, 2009

When it happened, I was caught completely off guard.  I couldn’t believe that the old temptations, put aside long ago, were back, demanding attention.  At first I was confused.  Since I didn’t see it coming, I was unprepared.  I felt like someone had just turned back the clock about three years.  I cried out to…

Peace

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Mar 1, 2009

Peace with God does not mean peace with the world.  In fact, peace with God means emnity with the world.  Peace with God is the status of our spiritual relationship.  It is not a description of the condition of our lives.  We should expect trails, turmoil, tragedy and death in the course of our journey. …

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