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Can Satan Influence and even Corrupt a Human Mind? Yes

Psychology is about influences on our consciousness and mind. Satan the Devil labors at that to damage humans to its utmost. The Serpent’s goal is to weaken, break, and rip apart the link between humans and God. Let’s be brutally honest; it’s done an excellent job! That’s not my evaluation; the Bible tells us this. […]

Warring Proverbs. Is Each of Us Fighting the Good Fight?

Warring Proverbs. We read the Proverbs for their good intentions. But do we pay attention to their red-light warnings? Is all wisdom valid wisdom? Warring Proverbs slam dunks an astounding NO. There is positive and negative wisdom, and all humans have a choice. God gave us the book of Proverbs as the practical expression of […]

Bible Proverbs, the Guiding Rules for Life in the 21st Century

Bible Proverbs are the world’s compass to living physically and mentally healthy lives in our contemporary world. Why Bible Proverbs and not Deuteronomy? The latter gave the basis for national law as Israel entered a new country. There were national or civil laws to cover all aspects of life; judges to administer laws of the […]

Here are Godly Ethics Approved in the Bible for All Humankind

Godly ethics, one code from a higher source than humans, should be our guide for appropriate behavior. That blueprint exists, but unfortunately, humans are not receptive. God clothed Adam and Eve with a way of life to live outside the Garden of Eden in psychological harmony. Each of their descendants is under the law, defined, […]

Morality. The Universal Code Defines Good and Bad Behavior

The title about morality immediately poses three questions. 1. Can or should we define good and bad behavior? 2. Do morality and behavior matter in human affairs? 3. Can there be one worldwide code of ethics to establish a basis for well-being? This chapter will answer those questions. The context is practical psychology, the internal […]

Human Reasoning Annihilates God’s Desire of Good for all People

Human reasoning is poisoning humanity’s well-being. Is God the God of chosen individuals, or is He interested in all humans reaching a level of accord and well-being? From a psychological point of view, this is a fundamental issue related to God. Does God play favorites? Why are some seemingly blessed while others wallow in misfortune? […]

Psychology, what is it? The Best Bible Definition for Humans

Psychology, what is it? Here’s the ultimate definition related to human beings. We’ve solved the mind-body problem. Consciousness is neshama and mind is ruach, the two spiritual components God gives (Genesis 2:7) that make each human unique. Humans are in contact with both the physical world, the energy packets around them, AND God through the […]

Long Live the King. God Save the King. Impact and Ignorance

After a seventy-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II died on 8, September 2022. Long live the King. On the announcement of her death, immediately, the proclamation, long live the King is declared. There’s no hint of a break in the monarchy in the United Kingdom. In a time of uncertainty and collapse of government, this is […]

The Spirit Power of Creation is the Theory of Everything

Mind-Body Problem Solved reveals the answer to a much deeper question. Spirit power, human spirit power, and material energy power. Here’s the theory of everything. Ruach and the Creation of Everything is the title of this Section of the book Mind-Body Problem Solved. It is fitting to conclude with God’s Spirit Power because it characterizes […]

Vibrations. A Troubled Mind Pounding with Throbbing Temples

Vibrations are the surprising common denominator of everything that exists. Both visible and invisible. Here’s the impressive evidence. Vibrations are like the regular beating of a drum, the pounding surf on a seashore, or a throbbing headache. When you feel your heartbeat, you’re in touch with a pulsating vein and can measure so many beats […]