Copyright © 2010 Scott F Paradis The first sin of ego is hubris – arrogance. The arrogance of ego is to insist, “I know best.” “I know what is right.” “I know the answers.” “I know the way.” “And the world will conform to my will.” This all to frequent human failing is illustrated through [...]
Open Minded – receptive to arguments or ideas Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary Are you open minded? Our culture has placed an intellectual value on this somewhat nebulous concept. What I find interesting about the “open minded movement” is it ultimately equates to a close-minded philosophy with different borders. Everyone has a predisposition to their view [...]
I walked into Biltmore Baptist located in Asheville, NC about two months ago and it was magnificent. The facility had modern conveniences that were mind-boggling. The bathrooms looked like something out of “The Jetsons” and it even had a coffee shop. I walked into the worship area and it was astounding: Plush seats, huge projection screens, and an amazing stage. I bet Sundays were an event.