“Luke tells us that Jesus cast the devil out of a boy who repeatedly threw himself into fire and water to destroy himself. Of all the unfortunates in the New Testament we are, perhaps, least likely to see ourselves in this boy. Yet he is the best symbol for us: we too continually plunge ourselves into all sorts of nonsense and engage in a diversity of dangerous and self-destructive beliefs and practices. This unfortunate is Everyman. He shows us truth: of our selves we are lost—Jesus only can save us.” TruthDevilBibleJesus ChristBeliefsNew TestamentSymbolEveryman Author:Jean-Michel Hansen
“If you wish to rebel, think for yourself. Relentlessly seek truth. But beware: the truth-seeking rebel’s path is a lonely one. Not many travel along it. The relentless pursuit of truth often—even usually—puts you at odds with the masses, who tend to follow the herd and respond to the loudest, most insistent voices. Resist these. Yes, you will often walk alone, but not to worry—truth gives its own rewards: purpose, progression, and peace. Seek truth, engage with it, and act upon it. It will compel you to listen, to love, and to lift.” TruthPurposePeaceLonelinessRebelRelentlessProgression Author:Jean-Michel Hansen
“Every assertion of my will is an illumination of His infinite patience. But the day will come when He will see that I have gotten as far as I can go. He will say, “Enough,” and my rebellion will end, either because I have finally seen truth and submitted myself to it, or because I finally admit that I cannot see it, and He mercifully calls me Home, where only truth exists.” GodTruthMercyRebellionSubmission Author:Jean-Michel Hansen
“When I am so certain—expressing my views, asserting my narrative, and moving my agenda forward—I cannot hear God. His voice is quiet; a whisper that is easily missed in the din and clamor of the world. But I will hear Him: either now (because I step away from my insistence that I am right) or in the end (because all of my nonsense will flee away in His presence). And when I hear Him, error will fall silent and truth will shine forth like the beautiful light of dawn after a dark and lonely night.” GodLightTruthSilenceDarknessNoiseErrorNarratives Author:Jean-Michel Hansen