GREATER LIGHT AND TRUTH

BY JARED EASTLEY

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  • Why People Love Jesus

    10/23/2025 . Introduction Why do people go to church? Why do they want religion? Why do they get so excited about Jesus? I’m sure there are many answers to these questions. And to be fair, the answers are complex, and they differ with each individual, but I think it is also fair to make some

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  • The Miracle of Unity

    10/21/2025 . Unity among people can arise from both love and hate. Human beings often find common ground not only by cherishing the same ideals, beliefs, and passions, but also by sharing the same adversaries or opposing the same evils. History shows that people rally together under both banners, whether for noble causes like liberty

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  • The Fundamental Laws of Civilization

    10/19/2025 . Introduction Every civilization rises and falls according to its adherence to fundamental laws of liberty, justice, and order. Across the ages, nations that respect individual rights, uphold impartial justice, and restrain the excesses of power have prospered proportionately. Conversely, societies that abandoned these principles, whether through tyranny, corruption, or apathy, have declined into

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  • No One Is Going to Save You

    10/17/2025 . This essay is designed as a John Wayne / Army General-style motivational speech. It is supposed to be direct and blunt. If you don’t have the grit to take it, then skip it! And, as always, my primary audience is myself. Introduction Life is not a fairy tale. No cavalry is riding over

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  • Standing Alone

    10/15/2025 . A righteous man must be willing and able to stand alone. Integrity often demands separation rather than companionship. To live with honesty, to choose what is truly right instead of what is convenient, and to walk a path of principle almost always means walking against the current. Very often, when you choose what

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  • Riches for Me, but Not for Thee

    10/13/2025 . Introduction The phrase “Riches for me, but not for thee” captures an intrinsic and enduring form of social and economic hypocrisy that persists in every level of society. It describes the practice of demanding labor, sacrifice, and loyalty from others while hoarding wealth, privilege, and opportunity for oneself. This dynamic can be found

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  • Rules for Thee, but Not for Me

    10/11/2025 . Introduction Throughout history, one of the most persistent criticisms of leadership has been the charge of hypocrisy. The phrase “Rules for thee, but not for me” captures the practice of those in power imposing laws, standards, expectations, and moral obligations on others while exempting themselves. This form of hypocrisy undermines credibility, erodes trust,

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  • The Loneliness of a Crowded Age

    10/9/2025 . It is one of the paradoxes of our time: people live closer together than ever before, yet many feel lonelier than ever, too. Houses are stacked side by side, neighborhoods are dense, workplaces full of colleagues—and yet the reality for so many is loneliness. The appearance of community often masks its absence. Superficial

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  • Fear is an Invitation to Courage and Faith

    10/8/2025 . Introduction Fear is not an unpleasant emotion to be avoided—it is an invitation!! — a chance to be brave, to exercise courage, and to exert faith. Each moment of fear is a proving ground where courage and faith are tested and revealed. Far from being wasted experiences, fear and anxiety are woven into

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  • The Everywhere War

    10/08/2025 . Part I: The Everywhere War — An Insurrection Against the Constitution When a government reserves the authority to declare anyone an enemy at will, it places every citizen under silent suspicion. Liberty ceases to be a right and becomes a temporary privilege, one that can be revoked the moment it becomes inconvenient to

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