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Mark Chironna

@markchironna

Bishop, PhD U B'Ham, Theo-Semiotician, DMin, Psychology, MA., BCC Coach, Musician

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There’s a subtle difference between dialogue and discussion. Dialogue invites us to listen deeply, without defending or debating. Discussion quickly becomes about proving a point or defending a position. Choose dialogue.

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Real dialogue requires courage. The courage to hold our perspectives lightly, to remain curious, and to risk being changed by the conversation itself.

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Dialogue isn’t about agreeing with each other; it’s about understanding each other. Let’s resist the urge to control conversations, and instead learn to trust their unfolding.

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Honest conversations aren’t scripted. They’re not rehearsed. They’re alive and unfolding. When we trust the flow instead of forcing the outcome, we make space for something real to emerge.

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The New Testament speaks of "mystery," but it's not about hidden conspiracies or secretive agendas. It’s about the profound simplicity of "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Col. 1:27). True spiritual insight doesn't breed fear, suspicion, or anxiety; it brings clarity, peace,

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James teaches us that true spiritual wisdom is "pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere" (James 3:17). In contrast, the wisdom from below is "earthly, unspiritual, demonic," marked by envy, confusion, and every kind of

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We’re drawn to secret stories because they promise significance and control. But real spiritual wisdom isn’t secretive. It’s transparent, honest, open to scrutiny, and grounded in community. Healthy spirituality grows in openness, not secrecy.

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Fear-based narratives promise insider knowledge, but they rob us of something essential: peace, trust, and love. Spiritual depth isn’t measured by how many conspiracies we uncover, but by how deeply we trust God's goodness and how completely we embody His love, even in uncertain

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A mature spirituality anchors us in the reality of God's love and presence, rather than keeping us perpetually distracted by imagined threats. Spiritual discernment is about seeing clearly and loving wisely, not guessing endlessly.

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“A map is not the territory it represents, but if correct, it has a similar structure to the territory, which accounts for its usefulness.” - Alfred Korzybski in his work "Science and Sanity" (1933). Popular Version: "The Map Is Not The Territory." (it just needs the whole

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Some of the most dangerous voices are not those who lack intelligence, but those who use their intelligence to defend a story they refuse to examine. Cleverness isn’t the same as wisdom. Credentials don’t make a person immune to self-deception, they can just make the deception

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The desire to “make sense of it all” can become a spiritual temptation. Especially in a world spinning with uncertainty, we are drawn to any voice that offers explanation, even if it trades in speculation. We are hungry for meaning, but meaning built on fear always comes at a

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The human soul was never meant to carry the weight of explaining the whole world. When we try to do that on our own, untethered from truth and grace, we often drift into distortion. Not because we’re evil, but because we’re afraid. And fear needs a story to hold onto.

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Echo chambers don’t need to shout to be effective. They just need to affirm you when others question you. If everyone around you nods while you speak, it’s worth asking whether you’re still being stretched, or simply being flattered.

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There is a difference between being prophetic and being suspicious. One confronts lies in the light. The other builds entire worlds in the shadows. The prophetic spirit is tethered to the heart of God, not to the thrill of being the one who “knows what’s really going on.”

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Discernment isn’t shaped by popular consensus or charismatic personalities. We’ve mistakenly assumed revivalism and activism could replace depth, tradition, and worship. Without a shared life in Christ and concrete practices of faith, we lose our ability to discern wisely.

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Beware nostalgia and utopia, they blind us to reality. Looking backward or idealizing the future prevents us from seeing clearly what God desires right now. Our responsibility isn’t to preserve a cultural Christianity, but to embody Christ faithfully today, right here, right now.

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Justice delayed, selective justice, and justice muted by power isn’t justice. Genuine justice brings what is hidden into the open, no matter the cost. Bonhoeffer’s ethics remind us that responsibility isn’t about managing appearances or protecting reputations. It’s about

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The kingdom doesn’t depend on institutions but on faithful embodiment. The decline of institutional influence might alarm us, but the late Dietrich Bonhoeffer reminds us that the Kingdom was never about our social power. Our responsibility is to embody Christ authentically in a

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer exposes something we often miss: what passes for "common sense" in our culture isn’t neutral. It’s shaped by unseen forces, principalities and powers, that quietly influence how we think, what we value, and even how we discern truth. We imagine we’re free