Michael Hoyt Matthew

Family values

Children grow up in a family. Adults grow up at work. Children are taught rules of behavior that help them find their place within the family. The most important thing in a family is values. Rules point to the family’s values: Tell the truth because … Pay attention in school because … Be kind to…

May 5, 2014
The healthy relationship

I was devoted to a girl in high school. I adored her. She had a lot of boyfriends, I wasn’t one of them. Whenever one of her boyfriends mistreated her she’d come to me for comfort. I asked her out often. One day during our final year of high school she said, “yes.” There was…

May 1, 2014
Are you enlightened or insane?

The awakened individual often finds themselves at odds with their fellows. The world speaks of reasons to be afraid, they see a chance to love. The world demands revenge (labeled as justice), they find reason to forgive. Where there is hatred and intolerance, they choose kindness. The gentle heart is but a sheep surrounded by…

April 28, 2014
By their fruits they are revealed

The fruits of Spirit are unblemished. They are love and joy. They bring peace to the hearts and minds of those within its sanctuary. To know Spirit is to see with eyes unobstructed by the perceptions of the world, to hear with ears undistracted by the clamor of the self-righteous and self-satisfied. Those wisest and…

April 21, 2014
Go with the flow of your life

The children’s song – row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream – is an excellent metaphor for a wonderful life. It’s all about going with the flow, as opposed to fighting the current when you row upstream. You might see this as letting the currents of life choose your destination and decide your…

April 14, 2014
Is Jesus a problem?

I received an email yesterday telling me of a conspiracy. It seems the atheists are trying to get Jesus out of the government. The email also contained a prayer designed to keep Jesus in the government and also protect my home, family and income. That’s all well and good, but here’s where I get confused.…

January 17, 2014
Your stance, or your circumstance

You don’t have to worry about what their vibration is if your vibration is one of connection. If your vibration is one of connection you’re going to dominate the vibration. This is the way you learn your relationships.

January 14, 2014