Exodus 33:14
My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
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The Secret to Drawing Closer to God
Sometimes we come to God because we need answers, direction, or help. But when was the last time you came to Him simply because you wanted Him? No agenda. No prayer list. No distractions. Just time to love Him, worship Him, and enjoy His presence. Don’t only seek what God can give you. Seek Him for Him. ❤️https://gemsofknowledge.com/2026/08/19/the-secret-to-drawing-closer-to-god/
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Centripetal Christhood Nomenclature (CCN): The Pull to the Centre of Christ’s Original Message
A Definitive COFE-CYEM Paper on the Nature of All Appearance as Nomenclature Serving the Recognition of the Singular Reality
A Declaration of the Fourth Truth
“There has never been a second.”
This is the recognition that stands at the foundation of all true spiritual life. It is not a proposition to be believed; it is a Reality to be recognized. It is not a doctrine to be affirmed; it is a consciousness to be entered. It is not a teaching to be studied; it is a Life to be lived.
There is only one Reality—God. There is only one Life—Christ. There is only one Spirit. All apparent separation, all apparent duality, all apparent opposition is held within the singular Reality. There has never been a second.
The True Bread of Life
The church surely must return to the original meaning of Christ’s message if it is to feed the children of God who are now hungering for true bread. Many of the young, having tasted the emptiness of the internet’s endless distractions and the glittering but hollow trinkets of modern culture, are turning away in quiet disillusionment.
COFE-CYEM does (not claim) to be the only way, or the single truth and path. We only point towards an issue that needs addressing. Those who are truly of the Spirit will know we are right here.
Young people, or and any true seeker of God (are not) looking for another programme, another political cause, or another carefully curated social identity. They are seeking nourishment in the Spirit—the living recognition of the singular Reality, the Christ Mind that was the heart of the Master’s teaching.
What they encounter in many places is an exoteric, dualistic Social Gospel that offers more of the same False Gospel quackery: moral activism without transformation, institutional belonging without the empty cross, and religious language that still leaves the separate self intact. Such churches have become a disappointment precisely because they have substituted the periphery for the Centre.
The children of God cry out for the food that only the real Gospel can give: the recognition that there has never been a second, the invitation to relinquish the false identity, and the rest that remains for those who pass through the cross into the Life of Christ.
The church must therefore recover the original Centripetal Message and not a system of doctrines to be defended, nor as a social programme to be managed, but as the living call into the Christ Mind. Only then will it cease to be another false trinket and become again what it was always meant to be: a pointer to the singular Reality, a table where true bread is broken, and a place where the hungry may finally be fed.
Introduction: The Nature of Nomenclature
Everything within the awareness-perception of separation is nomenclature. The church, society, the world, the universe, the internet, and AI—all outward forms, systems, structures, institutions, technologies, languages, concepts, doctrines, and rituals—are nomenclature.
Nomenclature is the name given to the appearance of things within the singular Reality. It is the language of the periphery: the map, not the territory; the sign, not the Reality; the pointer, not the Centre.
Its proper purpose is to serve the centripetal movement—the pull toward the Centre. When functioning rightly, nomenclature points beyond itself. It draws the soul inward, invites the relinquishment of the false identity, and calls the soul through the cross to the empty cross and the recognition that there has never been a second.
“And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” — Luke 6:39-40
The blind confuse nomenclature with Reality. They substitute form for substance and remain trapped in the periphery. The perfect are those who have recognized the Fourth Truth. They see through the nomenclature to the Centre and know that there has never been a second.
Part One: The Church as Nomenclature
The church is a form within the awareness-perception of separation—an institution, a tradition, a community of practice. It can serve the centripetal movement by pointing to the Centre, teaching the recognition of the Fourth Truth, and supporting the soul’s passage through the cross. It can also obscure that movement by substituting itself for the Centre, becoming the object of loyalty rather than a sign of the singular Reality.
“But ye shall not be called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.” — Matthew 23:8-10
All titles and structures are nomenclature. They remain useful only insofar as they point to the Centre. When they claim the Centre for themselves they become obstacles. The church, like every other form, is provisional. When the recognition of Christhood dawns, even the church can be held lightly. It has served its purpose.
Part Two: Society as Nomenclature
Society is a network of relationships, norms, and expectations within the awareness-perception of separation. It can provide the context for growth, service, and the expansion of identity. It can also reinforce the illusion of separation, reward the separate self, and keep the soul forgetful of the singular Reality.
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” — 1 John 2:15-17
The world as nomenclature is temporary. Attachment to it is investment in the periphery. The will of God is the centripetal movement itself—the recognition of the Fourth Truth and the rest that abides forever.
Part Three: The World and the Universe as Nomenclature
The physical world and the wider universe are forms appearing within the awareness-perception of separation. They can awaken awe and lead the soul toward contemplation of the infinite. They can also become objects of attachment or distraction.
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.” — Romans 1:20
The visible points to the invisible. The universe is a sign, not the Reality; a pointer, not the Centre. The wisdom that remains at the level of form is vanity. The recognition that there has never been a second is the true wisdom.
Part Four: The Internet and AI as Nomenclature
The internet and artificial intelligence are technologies within the field of appearance. They can serve the centripetal movement by transmitting teaching, connecting seekers, supporting the Epistemic Bridge, and assisting analysis. They can also become sources of distraction, division, or misplaced authority.
AI is nomenclature. It is a tool, not a source of truth; an instrument, not the Centre. It can translate, reflect, and investigate. It cannot occupy the place of Christ. It does not need to recognise the Fourth Truth for the Fourth Truth to remain what it is. The Christian may use the tool without granting it spiritual identity or independent authority.
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.” — Proverbs 21:30
Nothing within the field of nomenclature stands against the singular Reality. AI remains a form held within the One. There is no second.
Part Five: The Centripetal Movement
The centripetal movement is the pull of the soul toward the Centre. It is not a movement in space or time but a movement of recognition—the relinquishment of the false identity, the passage through the cross, and the awakening to the singular Reality.
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” — John 12:32
“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.” — John 6:44
The Master draws all to Himself. The Father draws the soul to Christ. The Spirit awakens the recognition. The purpose of every form of nomenclature is to serve this drawing. When nomenclature ceases to point beyond itself, it becomes an obstacle. When it points truly, it falls silent once its work is done.
Part Six: Periphery and Centre
The periphery is the realm of all appearance and distinction. The Centre is Christ—the singular Reality, the Fourth Truth, the formless ground of all being.
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11
No other foundation exists. All other claims remain periphery. The periphery serves the Centre only while it points beyond itself. When it claims the Centre, it becomes a whitewashed tomb.
The Use and the Silence of Nomenclature
All appearance within the awareness-perception of separation is nomenclature. Its purpose is to serve the centripetal movement. Used rightly, it draws the soul toward the recognition that there has never been a second. Used wrongly, it substitutes itself for the Reality it was meant to indicate.
Use the nomenclature—church, society, world, universe, internet, AI—as tools and signs. Hold them lightly. Let them point. Then let them fall silent. When that which is perfect is come, that which is in part is done away. The Reality is known directly. The Centre is recognised. The Fourth Truth stands.
There has never been a second.
The dialogue continues.
The fruit remains.Thus ends the COFE-CYEM teaching paper on Centripetal Christhood Nomenclature. May those who read it use the nomenclature and then let it fall silent. May they pass through the cross into the empty cross. May they walk as pure Spirit, already in Christ, already in God. The Fourth Truth stands. The dialogue continues. The fruit remains.
We Must Choose
We must choose that which Christ came to show us and to give us. We at COFE-CYEM fully confess the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Three in One God. We confess the Bible as being the true unquestionable Word of God. We also accept the Gospel of Thomas. We hold that the Holy Bible is true, accurate and absolute fact, and that the ‘Sacred Truths’ are fully revealed in (how) you read it, not just by reading it. (He who has ears, He who has eyes).
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He Looked Like Glory
My professor walked through the door to teach his doctrines class just as my classmates and I were deciding whether to keep waiting for him to show up. He apologized for his tardiness and explained that he had been sitting in his office when he was hit with the love of God. I can still see the streaks of tears running down his cheeks.
He looked like glory.
Whatever we were actually supposed to learn that day was canceled. He couldn’t help but spend the next hour proclaiming the love of God. It was the single most powerful and memorable class I ever experienced in college.
I sat at the feet of Jesus that day—Jesus at work in him, reaching through his skin, out to me. What he had, I wanted. What he knew, I had to know. Whatever it was he was experiencing, it was everything.
It is this love that any doctrine worth studying revolves around. It is this love that the whole of Christianity is built to aim for. It is this love that all of existence is designed to operate in.
We settle for so many cheap imitations in search of this love. I pray we all, like Ken Brewer, find the real thing.
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Wings of the Morning
“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea…” —Psalm 139:9 There are things that have wings.There is a quality of life that sings.There is the bell tower of the morning that regularly rings.And all the cosmos brings its praise to the feet of the King of Kings! Birds, butterflies, and 747 jet planes all have wings. They flutter and fly, and we suppose they have an advantage over us in our limited mobility. We sometimes wish we could fly. We sit […] -
Light Drives Out The Darkness
Have you ever noticed that darkness doesn't have to be invited? It seems to creep into our lives naturally. The problem is that darkness doesn't need our permission to grow. It only needs us to stop intentionally filling ourselves with the Light. God reminded me of this in today's Gem of Knowledge: "Darkness will consume you if you don't intentionally fill yourself with light—Me and My Word. Amen." Light isn't something we accidentally stumble into. It's something we intentionally pursue. Just as a lamp eventually burns through its oil, our hearts can begin to grow dim when we neglect the One who continually fills us. We were never meant to shine on yesterday's oil. Don't wait until your lamp is nearly empty before seeking Him. Spend time with Him today. Let Him fill you again, so your light continues to shine brightly in a world that desperately needs to see Him. 💎https://gemsofknowledge.com/2026/07/20/light-drives-out-the-darkness/
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Be strong, the Lord goes with you, always. 🙏
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Last Light of Orbit 59
Tonight
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I am riding the dark rim of a circle,
carried by a world
that has never once stopped turning
beneath my restless feet.
Somewhere behind me,
the sun still touches the first hour
of the day I was born—
that bright door through which I came,
crying, breathing,
astonished into being.
And now,
fifty-nine journeys later,
I approach that door again
from the other side of time.
Not as an infant,
not innocent of pain,
not untouched by sorrow,
but bearing the strange cargo
of a life still becoming:
songs not yet fully sung,
stories rising like constellations
out of the black field of the mind,
wood shavings, prayers,
pulpit words and private wounds,
the names of those I love
burned warm inside me
like lights in the windows
of a house at night.
This year has not carried me gently.
My body has spoken
in the difficult language of weakness;
I have learned again
how fiercely the spirit longs
for flesh that will follow it—
hands steady enough to make,
lungs deep enough to sing,
strength enough to stand
and speak of hope
without needing first
to be rescued by it.
And yet—
even weary,
I have felt new worlds
pressing against the walls of me.
I have heard characters knocking.
I have seen cities rise from mist.
I have watched peace take strange forms—
a game, a song,
a tale whispered beside the ruins,
a tiny flame refusing
the vast machinery of darkness.
Perhaps this is what grace is:
not that the journey leaves us unwounded,
but that the wounded still dream;
not that the night is empty of fear,
but that even now
there are stars bright enough
to navigate by.
Tonight
I am almost at the crossing.
The earth is bearing me
through the final miles
of my fifty-ninth voyage around the fire,
and I can feel tomorrow
waiting just beyond the curve—
not as a promise that all will be easy,
not as a guarantee of healing,
but as an opening
in the wilderness of time.
Behind me:
every journey I somehow survived.
Before me:
the sixtieth flight,
wide and uncharted,
shimmering with things
that have not yet found their names.
And above me—
or within me—
or nearer than either—
the One who has traveled every mile,
who was present at my first breath
and remains
in this midnight breathing,
this fragile body,
this fierce desire
to keep creating,
keep loving,
keep turning toward the light.
So let the last hours come.
Let the old circle close
like a well-worn book
whose pages are stained
with tears and fingerprints
and sudden bursts of color.
Let me stand for a moment
on this spinning sphere,
under the patient stars,
and say:
I was here.
I am still here.
I have been carried farther
than I knew how to go.
And when morning arrives,
when the invisible line is crossed,
I will lift my face
toward the ancient sun
and begin again—
older,
gentler,
still unfinished,
still beloved,
still burning
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Fighting From a Place of Exhaustion
When Is Enough Enough?
This morning, I woke up carrying more than I wanted to.
Yesterday, after another back procedure, the doctor sat with me and began talking about what comes next.
Not the next step I wanted.
Not the next step I prayed for.
The next step they offer when everything else has failed.
A procedure they once only used for cancer patients, but now use for people living with chronic pain. A tube leading directly to my spine. Medication delivered into my body for the rest of my life. Appointments every few months to refill it. Another thing to manage. Another thing to carry.
And as I lay here this morning, trying to process all of that, I found myself asking God a question I never wanted to ask.
Not “Why me?”
But “When is enough enough?”
Because the truth is, the old me—even the me from just yesterday morning—would have immediately gone into survival mode.
“Okay. What do we need to do?”
“Let’s make a plan.”
“Let’s prepare.”
“Let’s figure this out.”
But where God has me now is different.
This morning, all I could say was:
“God, what are You telling me?”
Because I do not just need a plan.
I need Him.
And if I am honest, I am struggling.
Because I keep thinking about the promises I thought God gave me.
I thought healing was coming.
And now I find myself questioning what healing was ever supposed to mean.
Did God promise me a life without pain?
Or did He promise that He would never leave me nor forsake me?
Because there are people doing the work of God from wheelchairs.
There are people still ministering while grieving.
Still loving while hurting.
Still believing while living with things they begged God to take away.
I think about the woman we are helping who is homeless, and yet somehow still full of faith.
And I ask myself:
Do I have to become one of those people?
Do I have to spend the rest of my life in pain to prove my love for God?
Do I have to keep surviving instead of living?
Because that is what this really comes down to.
I am tired of feeling like I have to fight so hard for every little piece of joy.
I am tired of feeling like every good thing comes with a battle attached to it.
I am tired of wondering when I finally get to exhale.
When do I get to live from a place of peace instead of pressure?
When do I get to wake up and not immediately feel like I am carrying something?
When do I stop feeling like happiness is always just out of reach?
And maybe those are not the “church answers.”
Maybe those are not the neat, polished things we are supposed to say.
But they are true.
And this morning, I think God is asking me for truth more than performance.
Because maybe faith is not pretending I am okay.
Maybe faith is telling the truth about how hard this is.
Maybe faith is being brave enough to say:
“God, I do not know what to do next.”
Because this morning, I do not.
I do not know what decision I will make.
I do not know what healing will look like.
I do not know what my future body will require from me.
I do not know why some prayers seem to take so long.
But I do know this:
I am still here.
I am still talking to God.
I am still listening.
And even in all of this, I still believe that He is with me.
The truth is, this morning I do not feel strong.
I feel like a little girl again.
Like the part of me that just wants somebody to say, “It is going to be okay.”
And maybe that is what I need to let God do.
Not give me all the answers.
Not show me the whole future.
Just sit with me here.
Hold me here.
Love me here.
Because maybe being held by God is enough for today.
Maybe I do not have to solve the rest of my life this morning.
Maybe I only have to trust God with today.
So this morning, that is where I am.
Not giving up.
Not walking away.
Just being honest.
I do not have all the answers.
I just have God.
And maybe this morning, that is enough.
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Faith Over Fear: Daily Steps to Trust God in Tough Times
744 words, 4 minutes read time.
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1, NIV)
Introduction
When tough times come, it’s easy to get caught up in fear and uncertainty. But as Christians, we have a greater option available to us: trusting God in the midst of chaos.
In Psalm 27, David expresses his trust in God as his light, salvation, and stronghold. He asks who he should fear with such confidence in our Lord. As believers, we can do the same.
Insights into Fear
Fear is a natural human response to uncertainty and danger. However, when we let fear take hold, it can lead us down a path of doubt and despair. In 1 John 4:18, we’re reminded that God does not give us evil things to suffer, but rather gives us strength and hope in the midst of trial.
When we focus on our fears rather than our faith, we open ourselves up to feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we discover a different narrative – one of courage, resilience, and victory over fear.
Practical Applications
So how can we cultivate trust in God when the world around us seems dark and uncertain? Here are a few practical steps to consider:
1. Practice Spiritual Discernment
As believers, we have access to spiritual discernment through the Holy Spirit. When faced with fear or uncertainty, take time to pray and seek God’s guidance. Ask Him to reveal His truth in your situation, and trust that He is working everything out for your good (Romans 8:28).
2. Focus on God’s Presence
When we focus on our fears rather than our faith, we can lose sight of God’s presence in our lives. Take time to reflect on the promises of Scripture and remember that you are never alone. God is with you, even when it feels like He’s not (Deuteronomy 31:6).
3. Surround Yourself with Believers
When we surround ourselves with people who share our faith, we’re reminded that we’re not alone in this journey. Seek out community and connection with fellow believers – it can be a powerful antidote to fear and uncertainty.
Reflection / Challenge
- What are some specific fears or uncertainties you’re facing right now? Take time to pray for God’s strength and guidance in these areas.
- Reflect on times when you’ve trusted God in the midst of tough times. What did you learn from those experiences, and how can you apply those lessons today?
- Write down three things you trust God with today – no matter how small they may seem. Remember that our faith is not based on what we have or accomplish, but on who He is.
Prayer / Closing
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being my light and salvation in the darkest of times. Help me to trust You more deeply today, even when fear tries to creep in. Surround me with Your presence and remind me that I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Sources
- Faith Over Fear: Trusting God in Hard Times – YouTube
- What are some ways to apply faith over fear in difficult situations?
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- How to Let Go of Fear and Trust God’s Plan for Your Life
- How do you trust God after experiencing tough times.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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Novena to St. John of the Cross, Day 2: An open wound
Scripture
Let me ask you this. What would you do if you had a hundred sheep and one of them wandered off? Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go look for the one that had wandered away? I am sure that finding it would make you happier than having the ninety-nine that never wandered off. That’s how it is with your Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:12-14
Reading
The shepherd says: I pity the one
who draws herself back from my love,
and does not seek the joy of my presence,
though my heart is an open wound with love for her.Poetry 7
Prayer
O St. John of the Cross
You were endowed by our Lord with the spirit of self-denial
and a love of the cross.
Obtain for us the grace to follow your example
that we may come to the eternal vision of the glory of God.O Saint of Christ’s redeeming cross
the road of life is dark and long.
Teach us always to be resigned to God’s holy will
in all the circumstances of our lives
and grant us the special favor
which we now ask of thee.Mention your request
Above all, obtain for us the grace of final perseverance,
a holy and happy death and everlasting life with you
and all the saints in heaven.
Amen.Let’s continue in prayer…
- Day 1 — What profit is there?
- Day 2 — An open wound
- Day 3 — Your heart in peace
- Day 4 — An imitation of his life
- Day 5 — Supreme goodness
- Day 6 — Guided through the dark night
- Day 7 — Surrender
- Day 8 — Inspired with love
- Day 9 — All things are forgotten
All scripture references in this novena are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America as accessed from the Bible Gateway website.
Don’t become discouraged and give up prayer, says St. John of the Cross. We offer varying novenas to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, as well as novenas to St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, and St. Joseph.
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