GREATER LIGHT AND TRUTH

• Becoming Like Christ

  Christianity in our time has too often been reduced to church attendance, emotional comfort, and theological slogans detached from real change. This essay challenges that counterfeit religion by returning to a harder but far more glorious truth: the gospel is meant to remake you. If you are tired of soft Christianity and want a more…

  Jared Eastley

  April 12, 2026

  Religious

  biblical discipleship, born again Christianity, cheap grace Christianity, Christian holiness, Christian obedience, Christian spiritual growth, following Jesus seriously, gospel transformation, inner transformation, justification and sanctification, real Christianity, shallow Christianity, transformation through Christ, true repentance, what is repentance

• The Battle for the Mind and Heart

  This essay exposes the real battleground of life—the mind and the heart—and reveals how distraction, comfort, and self-deception quietly enslave the soul.

  Jared Eastley

  April 9, 2026

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Religious

  battle of the mind and heart, Christian self-mastery, cipline of the mind, control your thoughts and emotions, grace vs works explained, mental and emotional discipline, overcoming the natural man, repentance and transformation, spiritual discipline Christianity

• Isaiah Speaks to USA and Israel

  A nation once convinced of its own strength now stands exposed before the judgment it helped unleash. Drawing on Isaiah’s warnings, this essay confronts the war on Iran as more than a geopolitical crisis—it is a moral and spiritual indictment of American corruption, deception, lawlessness, and national self-delusion.

  Jared Eastley

  April 3, 2026

  Political, Religious

  American apostasy, American corruption, bible, biblical warning to America, christianity, constitutional war powers, end times America, faith, god, illegal war, international law and war, Iran war, Isaiah and America, Isaiah prophecy, jesus, judgment on America, moral decline in America, national judgment, prophecy and current events, remnant theology, spiritual judgment, U.S. foreign policy, unjust war, war and repentance, war on Iran

• Open Letter to Congressman Ron Estes and Senator Jerry Moran – Oppose the Illegal War on Iran

  This letter calls on Congressman Ron Estes and Senator Jerry Moran to fulfill their oaths of office by opposing unauthorized war, restraining executive overreach, and holding President Trump and his administration accountable for actions that have endangered American constitutional government, global stability, and the rule of law.

  Jared Eastley

  April 2, 2026

  Political

  Congress war powers, constitution, donald-trump, executive war powers abuse, history, illegal war with Iran, iran, Iran war constitutional law, Iran war international law, politics, Trump Iran war, unauthorized military action, unconstitutional war, war with Iran

• Reimagining Banking for the Age of Digital Asset Sovereignty and XRP Integration

  Banks are facing a future they can no longer afford to resist. As digital assets, self-custody, and tokenized value reshape the movement of money, the institutions that survive will not be those that cling most tightly to control, but those that adapt most intelligently. This essay argues that the next generation of banking must combine…

  Jared Eastley

  March 30, 2026

  finance

  banking and crypto, bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, Debanked, digital asset banking, digital asset sovereignty, finance, financial sovereignty, future of banking, hybrid banking model, Next Gen Banking, Ripple, self-custody, tokenized value, XLM banking, XRP, XRP banking

• Defining My Religion

  What if your real religion isn’t what you say you believe—but what you consistently do? This short essay challenges the comfortable assumption that faith is defined by affiliation or profession and instead argues that our true religion is revealed in our habits, priorities, and responses to stress and suffering. With clarity and candor, it exposes…

  Jared Eastley

  February 24, 2026

  Religious

  Christian discipleship, devotion to God, living by faith, personal faith, private prayer, reading the Bible, Spiritual discipline, true religion

• How to Overcome Temptation and Sin

  This essay explores the practical, spiritual, and intellectual disciplines required to truly overcome temptation and sin, moving beyond superficial religion into a life of real power derived from faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing deeply on scripture and personal insight, it explains how humility, constant prayer, and vigilant spiritual awareness transform ordinary believers into individuals capable…

  Jared Eastley

  February 22, 2026

  Religious

  Being led by the Holy Spirit, Faith in Jesus Christ, Humility before God, Overcoming temptation, Personal revelation, Power of prayer, Repentance and spiritual growth, Spiritual discipline, Strength to resist sin

• What We Really Care About Most

  This essay confronts an uncomfortable reality: most people value emotional comfort and social belonging far more than they value truth—especially when truth demands repentance, courage, or personal cost.

  Jared Eastley

  February 18, 2026

  Religious

• Pacification by Force 2.0

  This essay examines pacification by force through the lens of Mosiah 29, arguing that the idea of ongoing government legitimacy through popular consent is largely a political fiction. Once power is settled, modern governments—democratic or republican—maintain order primarily through the latent threat of police and military force, not genuine consent or constitutional fidelity.

  Jared Eastley

  January 3, 2026

  Political

  Ancient scripture and modern government, Biblical warnings about government, Book of Mormon on kings and government, Consent of the governed myth, Constitutional failure and government abuse, Democracy and coercion, Fundamental rights violations, God vs government authority, Government accountability and treason, Moral limits of state authority, Natural rights and government, Pacification and social control, Police power and state coercion, Political philosophy in the Book of Mormon, Political realism vs idealism, Republican government failure, Rule of law vs rule by force, Scriptural critique of kingship, State monopoly on violence, Why governments become tyrannical

• Outcome-Based Decision Making

  Most of us want better outcomes—more peace, more clarity, more joy—but we often pursue them in ways that quietly undermine our own goals. In this essay, I explore how outcome-based decision-making, grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ, helps us move beyond emotional thinking and comforting illusions into a life governed by truth and light.…

  Jared Eastley

  January 1, 2026

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Religious

  Book of Mormon on truth and discernment, Christian Living, Cultural Deception, Emotional Reasoning, emotional thinking vs rational thinking, Faith and Reason, False Narratives, gospel-based decision making, how the Holy Spirit guides decisions, how to gain spiritual discernment, how to make better decisions spiritually, Meaning and Purpose, Modern Apostasy, Moral Relativism, obedience leads to joy, Personal Growth, Progressive Ideology Critique, Spiritual Growth, Truth Rejection, truth vs feelings, why good intentions lead to bad outcomes, why people reject truth

• Psychology of the Whore Babylon

  This essay examines the psychology of deception behind what the scriptures symbolically call the Whore Babylon—systems of sin and institutionalized religion that offer comfort, reassurance, and belonging while quietly neutralizing repentance and covenantal transformation.

  Jared Eastley

  December 30, 2025

  Religious

  Babylon in scripture, becoming like Christ, Book of Mormon theology, Christ vs Babylon, comfort without repentance, covenantal faith, false Christianity, gospel of Jesus Christ, great and spacious building, institutional religion, iron rod, latter-day deception, Lehi’s dream, mists of darkness, moral agency, obedience to God, participation vs righteousness, psychology of sin, religious deception, repentance and obedience, repentance vs comfort, salvation vs exaltation, sanctification, spiritual bondage, spiritual deception, Tree of Life, true discipleship, Whore Babylon, zion

• How to Have Mighty Faith in Jesus Christ

  Mighty faith in Jesus Christ is evidenced by consistently doing good without external compulsion. It is not demonstrated by emotional belief, ritual participation, or institutional loyalty, but the disciplined capacity to govern oneself through courageous adherence to truth, genuine repentance, and obedience. This essay explains why weak faith depends on institutions, charismatic leaders, rituals, and…

  Jared Eastley

  December 28, 2025

  Religious

  baptism and Holy Ghost, becoming like Christ, conscience, covenant path, faith to do good, following Jesus Christ, holiness, institutional faith, institutional religion, moral agency, organized religion critique, personal accountability, repentance and obedience, righteousness, self-governance, spiritual maturity, Team Christianity, true discipleship, weak faith

• What a Just Government May Do and What It May Not

  This essay examines the moral boundary between the government’s legitimate role in protecting fundamental rights and its extra-governmental role in providing public services such as roads, schools, and safety regulations. It argues that while these services may be useful and widely supported, they derive their legitimacy from voluntary cooperation rather than delegated authority. By analyzing…

  Jared Eastley

  December 21, 2025

  Political

  administrative state critique, building codes abuse, coercive government, consent of the governed, extra-governmental functions, government coercion, Government Overreach, land use regulation, legitimate government authority, limits of government power, off-grid living rights, proper role of government, property rights, public safety overreach, public services and consent, regulatory overreach, state power abuse, voluntary cooperation

• The Moral Limits of Forcible Detention

  If rights are truly unalienable, they cannot be arbitrarily suspended for safety or convenience. This essay defines the strict moral limits of detention, “shelter in place” orders, and government abuse of power in the name of safety or emergency expediency.

  Jared Eastley

  December 16, 2025

  Political

  coercion, consent of the governed, delegated power, detention authority, emergency powers, Government Overreach, limited government, moral authority, natural law, natural rights, public safety vs liberty, rights vs privileges, shelter in place orders, state power, tyranny, unalienable rights

• The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Intelligence

  A prophetic analysis of artificial intelligence—its benefits, dangers, and its role in the rise of global surveillance, technocratic governance, and digital captivity. This essay connects modern AI systems like Palantir with Book of Mormon warnings about secret combinations, the great and abominable church, and the coming collapse of totalitarian world powers.

  Jared Eastley

  December 3, 2025

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Political, Religious

  AI Control Systems, AI Dangers, AI Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Book of Mormon Prophecy, Digital Slavery, Digital Tyranny, End-Times Prophecy, Freedom and Liberty, Global Surveillance, Government Overreach, Great and Abominable Church, Loss of Privacy, Palantir Technologies, Predictive Policing, Secret Combinations, Technological Bondage, Totalitarian Government, Zion and Babylon

• Secret Combinations in Plain Sight

  This essay exposes how the U.S. federal government now operates exactly like the secret combinations warned of in the Book of Mormon—through lies, theft, corruption, inflation, and the systematic plunder of the people. A prophetic warning for the last days.

  Jared Eastley

  December 2, 2025

  Political

  Book of Mormon Prophecy, Government Corruption, Deep State, Shadow Government, Federal Tyranny, Inflation Theft, National Debt Crisis, Pay-to-Play Politics, Secret Societies, Last Days Prophecy, Modern Gadianton Robbers, Constitutional Decline, Economic Plunder

• Why People Reject Truth

  This essay explores how emotional reasoning, pride, and fear blind us to truth—and how we can reclaim honest, Christ-centered discernment. Learn why so many reject light, defend corrupt institutions, and walk in darkness without knowing it, and how courage and humility restore spiritual clarity.

  Jared Eastley

  November 30, 2025

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Religious

  denying truth, discern good and evil, emotional bias, emotional thinking, hardness of heart, rejecting truth, self-deception, spiritual blindness, spiritual discernment, truth vs deception, why people reject truth

• Post-Lecture Q&A with C.S. Lewis

  This is Part 2 of An Address by C.S. Lewis at Oxford in 2025. If you haven’t yet read it, read that before reading this. 1. Question: “Your portrayal of the Lion, Aslan, seems inconsistent. In the books, he seems generally very gentle and kind, a little stern at times, but mostly quite tame. Now,…

  Jared Eastley

  November 26, 2025

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Religious

• How to Appreciate Friends Correctly

  Many people suffer unnecessary pain because they expect too much from the wrong kinds of friends. This essay explains how to recognize each friendship type, set wiser boundaries, and cultivate relationships that uplift, support, and align with your needs.

  Jared Eastley

  November 24, 2025

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues

  Friendship, Personal Growth, Relationship Boundaries, Types of Friends

• An Address by C. S. Lewis at Oxford in 2025  

  What if C. S. Lewis returned to Oxford to deliver one more message? This 30-minute imagined address reveals a bold, prophetic Lewis speaking on Christ, the purpose of life, righteousness, transformation, agency, and the final judgment. One of the most powerful and moving Christian messages you’ll read this year.

  Jared Eastley

  November 23, 2025

  Philosophy – Psychology – Social Issues, Religious

  C. S. Lewis second coming, C. S. Lewis sermon, C. S. Lewis speech, Christian transformation, Christlike character development, modern C. S. Lewis message, purpose of life Christian perspective, righteousness defined biblically, What would C. S. Lewis say if he returned today?

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