Bringing the “Should Mind” into Alignment

Growing up in conservative Christianity, it was a pervasive hobby and habit to always be considering what I should be doing. I have found myself still doing this today.  I sometimes realize it is overdrive and overkill and working against me. It can especially go into...

Escaping Self-Righteousness: Law of the Spirit of Life

Taking satisfaction and confidence in one’s own works, and alignment with a law that we consider Biblical — that is an example of self-righteousness.  I am concerned this is a pervasive de facto concept that has been indoctrinated into many in the church,...

Discerning Instruction and Freedom Via Love

I grew up in a spiritual environment heavy on the religious spirit, (which I also call religious attitude,) meaning there was a lot of “strive to do what is right, and then consider yourself righteous, and God will say ‘well done my good and faithful...