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A facebook woman by the name of "Smillee Sims" posted this, do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts." Her: " Being Gay is a sin. So u don't eat seafood? OR mix fabrics? OR have premarital sex? Or masturbate? OR watch porn? Or wear jewelry? Or gossip? Or work on Saturdays? Or have tattoos? If you gonna preach & live by the Bible, live by the whole thing or shut the entire …….****"  Should a Christian be perfect(live) the entire Bible to be able to point out a wrong that goes against what they believe? Does this apply to everyone or just Christians? More on this here: https://thoughtsquestioned.com/christlove  

In this episode I answer a listener's thoughts on confidence.  KM:" How do I build my self-confidence? What are the essential elements of confidence? Are there any books I can read, ideas you have, PLEASE HELP!" Hope this helps KM. Book recommendations. How to develop self-confidence through public speaking-Dale Carnegie Click here. Magic of thinking big-Dr. David Schwartz Click here.  

Ask a question relating to the type of show this is. Poetry. Philosophy.(your way at looking at life)Young Christians, and I'll break down the thought for you on the next episode. 

  Thought: What does it mean to think outside the box? Does it mean that you’re not in any box at all?   ThoughtQuestioned: How is anyone not in some type of box? Is that possible? Where did this phrase originate?   Although the phrase “thinking outside the box” has many claims of origin, it is often associate with the mid 20th century famous mental puzzle called “The Nine Dots.” I don’t know if you recall the 3 dots game. If you don’t, here’s a reminder. You draw 3 dots on a paper, in 3 columns, or 3 rows. The goal would be to start at any dot, draw a line, and make that line pass through every dot. The one rule is, that you can’t LIFT your pen or pencil, or if you’re drawing with a marker up, and you can’t retrace the same line.   Solution: One solution to the puzzle is to draw beyond the dots in the rows to be able to draw through every line.   Phrase Origin: What did this phrase originally mean? It didn’t mean that you weren’t in any type of box. It just meant that, you tried something new. That new would be something less traditional, or less like you, or less like the thought or on concept you usually have relating to the subject.   Application   Example: Every time you go out to eat you order fried chicken wings. So, thinking outside the box in regards to this subject, which is food, would be ordering seafood.   Example 2: Before former President Obama there had been NO black president. If you recall the campaign message while he was running you’ll see a very profound example of thinking outside the box. The campaign’s central phrase was, “Time for a change”.    A way to think more efficiently  https://thoughtsquestioned.com/thinkbetter

"If you love me you'll accept me for me." Not everyone likes liver. Right? In other words everyone has differences that make them....THEM. Those things should absolutely be accepted. However, is that the same thing as saying one should accept something they find to be unacceptable if they LOVE someone? I don't think so. What if a man is a woman beater. Should the woman put up with it if the woman loves the man? What if a woman is promiscuous? Should the man accept that if the man loves the woman?  How about a different context? Should a manager accept the employee being late if the manager loves the employee? What about the manager's perspective? The employee should accept not being paid on time.if they love the manager. See how that THOUGHT isn't consistent with reality? Lets. Think. Deeper

The thoughts of this episode are this. 1.)How does a poet connect with the audience? 2.) Is it just metaphors, or similies? 3.) Is it just flow/delivery? Listen to the live performance and keep those questions in mind. In the next episode we'll answer those questions. Let's. Think. Deeper With this episode I share a clip of a live performance by me. In real time you'll hear feedback from the audience. Here are some books that you can read for further info on Spoken Word. Take the Mic: The Art of Performance Poetry, Slam, and the Spoken Word https://amzn.to/2N4BHii Word Warriors: 35 Women Leaders in the Spoken Word Revolution https://amzn.to/2KphkdZ The Spoken Word Revolution: Slam, Hip Hop & the Poetry of a New Generationhttps://amzn.to/2Iti0x5

In this short episode famous poet and playwrite Oscar Wilde. "Be yourself. Everyone is taken."  Lets. Think. Deeper. What does it mean to be yourself? How DO you be yourself. Why would you WANT to be yourself? Let's take a closer look at these thoughts together philosophically. 

In this short episode I give you two ways that Christianity is different from EVERY other religion in the world.  Thought Objection #1: "You don't know every religion in the world. How could you make such a statement." Me: Out of all the known religions in the world, no one makes the claims that Christianity makes. If there is a religion in the world that many are simply not aware of that would get me to question the God in that system. My thought of it would be, "So, you're the God. Creator of time, space, and dna. And you couldn't come up with a way for your Word, and your existence to be made known by the multitudes forever?"  Want more depth or details? Dig in to these books that also come in audio. Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claim of the Christian Message.    The Reason For God:Belief In An Age Of Skepticim:   Here is the MICROPHONE I use in case you're interested.     

My showtimes now are Tuesday 8pm. Throughout the week i'll be randomly filling your ears with episodes, but, I just wanted to pic a day and time ya'll can count on. And since I have away of automatically publishing the episodes I already created for me at a set day and time, that part of this process will be automatic. Thanks for around/over 500 downloads! Amazing that many people want to listen to me that many times. Truly thankful.  I'm sharpening my craft as always.   Thanks for your patience. 

Some believe that the only credible people are the people who got a degree. Education is fundamental to all wisdom. However, how about those people who are naturals, who just get it, or who were crafted a certain way by God and given a set of attributes? Are they not credible due to the lack of a degree?

Many people discount any absolute truth...or any claim made with certainty because after all that could be "just your own interpretation." Let's look at that thought.

Many people say "Only God can judge". Although many people don't clarify what they mean, one thing they could mean is that: "Since no one is perfect, no one has a right to judge anyone." Lets look deeper into that thought.

Lets look at the tools of Philosophy being used. Thinking accurately, critically, and efficiently is a skill that has to be trained.

Young/new Christians. This podcast is for you. Let me guide you and sharpen you like my many mentors has sharpened me. Its easier getting out of a minefield...if someone you're following has a map and made it out alive before.

    Books that have tremendously influenced my thought, and direction in life. I’d like to share it with you.   Simply the best study Bible I have ever read. Consistent, in-depth, and practical. https://amzn.to/2Ecrlag   A FANTASTIC book about learning HOW exactly people FEEL loved. If you're showing love, and the person you're showing love to doesn't believe you or doesn't FEEL you then maybe you're not showing it in the way THEY feel it. Fantastic book. The Five Love Languages https://amzn.to/2EclZvF   We REALLY don't understand how our thoughts truly dictate our life. I remember reading this book in my early 20's. The chain of reactions he started in my brain gave birth to a man who decided I would CREATE opportunities, instead of letting events that we can't control in life DICTATE my life.  Magic of Thinking Big https://amzn.to/2GLNqBL   Everyone needs to read this book. Unless you're satisfied with trading hours for money for the rest of your life. The issue with that is...if you God forbid end up in a comma and CAN'T clock in to work hours....what happens to your paycheck in the long run? Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/2pXg88t   We live in the world filled with people. Don't tell anyone....its a secret. Just because you CAN speak, doesn't mean you speak well. Not offending someone is a skill that many people haven't developed. I'm STILL working on it. How To Win Friends And Influence People https://amzn.to/2H1TR1r   Umm....Do I really have to say why I recommended this? It's in the title.      The Art of Dealing With People https://amzn.to/2GFEa2n

    Books that have tremendously influenced my thought, and direction in life. I’d like to share it with you.   Simply the best study Bible I have ever read. Consistent, in-depth, and practical. https://amzn.to/2Ecrlag   A FANTASTIC book about learning HOW exactly people FEEL loved. If you're showing love, and the person you're showing love to doesn't believe you or doesn't FEEL you then maybe you're not showing it in the way THEY feel it. Fantastic book. The Five Love Languages https://amzn.to/2EclZvF   We REALLY don't understand how our thoughts truly dictate our life. I remember reading this book in my early 20's. The chain of reactions he started in my brain gave birth to a man who decided I would CREATE opportunities, instead of letting events that we can't control in life DICTATE my life.  Magic of Thinking Big https://amzn.to/2GLNqBL   Everyone needs to read this book. Unless you're satisfied with trading hours for money for the rest of your life. The issue with that is...if you God forbid end up in a comma and CAN'T clock in to work hours....what happens to your paycheck in the long run? Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/2pXg88t   We live in the world filled with people. Don't tell anyone....its a secret. Just because you CAN speak, doesn't mean you speak well. Not offending someone is a skill that many people haven't developed. I'm STILL working on it. How To Win Friends And Influence People https://amzn.to/2H1TR1r   Umm....Do I really have to say why I recommended this? It's in the title.      The Art of Dealing With People https://amzn.to/2GFEa2n

Books that have tremendously influenced my thought, and direction in life. I’d like to share it with you.   Simply the best study Bible I have ever read. Consistent, in-depth, and practical. https://amzn.to/2Ecrlag   A FANTASTIC book about learning HOW exactly people FEEL loved. If you're showing love, and the person you're showing love to doesn't believe you or doesn't FEEL you then maybe you're not showing it in the way THEY feel it. Fantastic book. The Five Love Languages https://amzn.to/2EclZvF   We REALLY don't understand how our thoughts truly dictate our life. I remember reading this book in my early 20's. The chain of reactions he started in my brain gave birth to a man who decided I would CREATE opportunities, instead of letting events that we can't control in life DICTATE my life.  Magic of Thinking Big https://amzn.to/2GLNqBL   Everyone needs to read this book. Unless you're satisfied with trading hours for money for the rest of your life. The issue with that is...if you God forbid end up in a comma and CAN'T clock in to work hours....what happens to your paycheck in the long run? Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/2pXg88t   We live in the world filled with people. Don't tell anyone....its a secret. Just because you CAN speak, doesn't mean you speak well. Not offending someone is a skill that many people haven't developed. I'm STILL working on it. How To Win Friends And Influence People https://amzn.to/2H1TR1r   Umm....Do I really have to say why I recommended this? It's in the title.      The Art of Dealing With People https://amzn.to/2GFEa2n

    Books that have tremendously influenced my thought, and direction in life. I’d like to share it with you.   Simply the best study Bible I have ever read. Consistent, in-depth, and practical. https://amzn.to/2Ecrlag   A FANTASTIC book about learning HOW exactly people FEEL loved. If you're showing love, and the person you're showing love to doesn't believe you or doesn't FEEL you then maybe you're not showing it in the way THEY feel it. Fantastic book. The Five Love Languages https://amzn.to/2EclZvF   We REALLY don't understand how our thoughts truly dictate our life. I remember reading this book in my early 20's. The chain of reactions he started in my brain gave birth to a man who decided I would CREATE opportunities, instead of letting events that we can't control in life DICTATE my life.  Magic of Thinking Big https://amzn.to/2GLNqBL   Everyone needs to read this book. Unless you're satisfied with trading hours for money for the rest of your life. The issue with that is...if you God forbid end up in a comma and CAN'T clock in to work hours....what happens to your paycheck in the long run? Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/2pXg88t   We live in the world filled with people. Don't tell anyone....its a secret. Just because you CAN speak, doesn't mean you speak well. Not offending someone is a skill that many people haven't developed. I'm STILL working on it. How To Win Friends And Influence People https://amzn.to/2H1TR1r   Umm....Do I really have to say why I recommended this? It's in the title.      The Art of Dealing With People https://amzn.to/2GFEa2n

Books that have tremendously influenced my thought, and direction in life. I’d like to share it with you.   Simply the best study Bible I have ever read. Consistent, in-depth, and practical. https://amzn.to/2Ecrlag   A FANTASTIC book about learning HOW exactly people FEEL loved. If you're showing love, and the person you're showing love to doesn't believe you or doesn't FEEL you then maybe you're not showing it in the way THEY feel it. Fantastic book. The Five Love Languages https://amzn.to/2EclZvF   We REALLY don't understand how our thoughts truly dictate our life. I remember reading this book in my early 20's. The chain of reactions he started in my brain gave birth to a man who decided I would CREATE opportunities, instead of letting events that we can't control in life DICTATE my life.  Magic of Thinking Big https://amzn.to/2GLNqBL   Everyone needs to read this book. Unless you're satisfied with trading hours for money for the rest of your life. The issue with that is...if you God forbid end up in a comma and CAN'T clock in to work hours....what happens to your paycheck in the long run? Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/2pXg88t   We live in the world filled with people. Don't tell anyone....its a secret. Just because you CAN speak, doesn't mean you speak well. Not offending someone is a skill that many people haven't developed. I'm STILL working on it. How To Win Friends And Influence People https://amzn.to/2H1TR1r   Umm....Do I really have to say why I recommended this? It's in the title.      The Art of Dealing With People https://amzn.to/2GFEa2n