Tag Archives: materialism

Which is More Important, Your Body or Your Soul? Matthew 26:6-13.

The philosophy of Materialism holds that MATTER (material) is the fundamental substance in nature, and all things are the result of material processes. If you feel romantic, it is because of pheromones. If you love your children, it is because of oxytocin. If you enjoy art, movies, or classical music, it is because of dopamine.Continue reading “Which is More Important, Your Body or Your Soul? Matthew 26:6-13.”

1 (800) TAX-1040: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOLD MUSIC. Isaiah 31:17.

Yesterday I spent 45 minutes on hold, waiting for a customer service representative to pick up my call to the IRS. Finally a man answered, told me his name and agent number, and then we were disconnected. Though I did not want to, I called back. After a 30-minute wait, a woman answered and sheContinue reading “1 (800) TAX-1040: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOLD MUSIC. Isaiah 31:17.”

Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin.

Preparing for my father’s “Celebration of Life” service gave me a lot of time to reflect on his long and active life.  But one truth came to me after the work was done and the service concluded: Grandpa was successful because he DID NOT SPREAD HIMSELF TOO THIN.  He flew radio-controlled planes rather than earnContinue reading “Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin.”

Wealth ≠ Credibility.

If a famous person endorses a product, we are more likely to buy it.  If a movie star talks about recycling, we are more likely to start sorting our trash.  This is even true with people like Paris Hilton and the Kardashians—celebrities who are famous for what?  For nothing.  They are famous for being famous,Continue reading “Wealth ≠ Credibility.”