focus

  1. G

    If a particular individual evolves greatly, does social pressure normalize the greater evolution?

    Hi there, So I posted about a parasite evolving with the host of the parasite, and it dawned on me that maybe Evolution goes the other way: maybe a particular individual who evolves greatly, is more greatly copied by the population with him. In other words, there is a social pressure to...
  2. G

    Look at your mental health condition, as it hangs on the Cross

    Hi there, Yes, so just to bring the healing of the Lord into focus: we can see our mental health conditions, as they hang on the Cross. We can see depression there, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, mania, tourettes, aspergers, all of it - we can see Jesus suffering for these things at the...
  3. G

    What's the right way to say "whatever the beginning *was*, it wasn't a pretext for isolated change"?

    Hi there, So I am standing out on my own, at this point - I'm not saying "look at the Bible", I'm not saying "look at anything" - I just want to understand this fundamental point: whatever the beginning was, it was not a pretext for isolated change? The point is that once people typically have...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    What Are You Thinking?

    “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life...
  5. Heartofsilver

    "Why do I want to be around people who scare me?"

    Hello everyone, This is what my therapist asked me at my last session. I told her that the reason why I still try to see my abusive family is because they are my family and I love them, so I still try to see them from time to time. Though, I usually try to bring someone with me when I actually...
  6. AmusingMargaret

    Committed Thoughts: Where On Earth Is Your Focus?

    Focus It's all about our focus. Countless distractions battle for my attention; too often, the distractions win, and I find my focus on the things of this world. As if the news is not bad enough on its own, the media will sensationalize the headlines to make sure and grab my attention. I...
  7. CtC

    It Takes Three

    After reading Paul's post here, I was inspired to write about this topic, which has been on my mind for a while. See, often I hear people say "It takes two", and I think that is a bit short sighted. In reality, I think it takes three! Coincidence that the Godhead is made up of the Father, the...
  8. S

    How does one stop anticipating the worst and not give in to fear?

    Main problem I feel like I have a loss of control over my thoughts. I try to replace overly negative fearful ones with positive ones instead but a voice (in my mind) keeps telling me ''what if this fear is true? you should dwell on it to stay on guard'' and I can't seem to let go of my fears...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Our Eyes on Jesus

    Monday, May 30, 2016, 4:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 4 (ESV). We Have This Ministry (vv. 1-6) Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced...
  10. Bethany35

    finding it hard to focus on God

    hi there my name's Bethany, been an Anglican since my teen years, now quite devoted. Although I find it hard to focus on praying or listening to God without other voices popping up in my head. Does anyone else here get that? The reason I put it in our sub group is I wasn't really sure where it goes.