Sharing the Ascension Experience
NOTE: The words in the Glossary that are in all caps are specifically from The Nature and Attributes of God. THE GOD CONCEPTFrom the vague idea: “there must be something on the other side of the veil,” we began the human quest for God. Our ancestors began with ghost fear, and we have been refining … Read more
ORIGINAL PUBLICATION & COPYRIGHT of The Book of Positive Qualities – 1996COMPLETE RE-EDIT & UPDATE – 2022-2024 GUIDING PRINCIPLES• Love is all-embracing of truth, beauty, and goodness. (5:4.6) — The Urantia Book {1955} • Patriotism is not enough. But neither is anything else. Science is not enough; religion is not enough; art is not enough; … Read more
5ER, the Fifth Epochal Revelation to humankind, is titled The Urantia Book. It is a gift from on high and serves as the most recent formalized presentation of truth to our world. As a compendium with revelationary qualities, it was designed to advance the highest and best understanding of science, philosophy, and religion as of … Read more
Definitions: in common use; shared by all members of a community <work, property, debt, reward, etc.> Compatible Qualities: individuality, integrity, teamwork Quotes:• Jazz is a very democratic musical form. It comes out of a communal experience. We take our respective instruments and collectively create a thing of beauty. — Maxwell Lenuel Roach (1924–2007) American jazz … Read more
Definitions: (1) that which cannot be confused; (2) a bedrock reality Derivation: Latin, “not shaken (violently)” Quote: Truth is inconcussible—forever exempt from all transient vicissitudes, albeit never dead and formal, always vibrant and adaptable—radiantly alive. But when truth becomes linked with fact, then both time and space condition its meanings and correlate its values. (118:3.3) … Read more
When Jesus gave us a promised helper, the Spirit of Truth, he made it possible for us to enjoy his presence continuously. This gift, from the Way, the Truth, and the Life is fully capable of leading us; along the Way, into all Truth, so that we may enjoy the most abundant Life possible; just … Read more
Definitions: (1) rising above or going beyond limits; extending ordinary experience; surpassing; (2) the potential actualization of physical, mental, and spiritual reality; (3) exceeding in excellence; supreme; superior; (4) not constrained by subjective understanding, conjecture, or experience; objective; (5) said of the Divine Being <i.e., prior to, beyond, and above material existence>; independent of the … Read more
Definition: self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation; patient; long-suffering Familial Qualities: determined, stick-to-itive Quotes:• The two powers which constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. — Epictetus (50-135) Greek Stoic philosopher• Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever. — Tokugawa Ieyasu [born Matsudaira Takechiyo] (1543–1616) Founder of the Tokugawa … Read more
Definitions: (1) yielding to influence; tractable; (2) capable of responding or conforming to changing or new situations; (3) adaptable physically, emotionally, or mentally Synonyms: pliable, pliant, supple Too Far: wishy-washy Quotes:• Most moral codes say “either-or” . . . while the universe itself seems to be filled instead with a whole lot of “maybes.” — … Read more
Definitions: (1) being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real; (2) simple and straightforward innocence; (3) truthful and honest; without deceit, pretense, or hypocrisy; (4) faithful Saying: Ex animo (Latin): “from the heart” Quotes:• Sincerity is the single virtue that binds divinity and man in one. — Senge Takatomi (1845-1918) Japanese … Read more