Was there an epoch event that caused us to change? Actually, Yes, I believe so. BRYCE ON MORALITY Following the publication of my book, “Stand Up for MORALITY,” I was asked by a reader why there is a disparity between the moral values of yesteryear and today. Was there an event that caused it? I […]
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Freemasonry from the Edge – Tim Bryce brings a commanding presence of Masonic Leadership and wisdom on all aspects of the fraternity from the day to day operation of a lodge to the underpinnings of living the meaning of Masonry.
Enterprising Panhandler Signs
Some of the most creative signs used by beggars.BRYCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP Every now and then you encounter a panhandler begging for money. This is starting to become commonplace here in Pinellas County, Florida along US-19 where beggars hold up signs at traffic intersections asking for money. The signs they hold typically convey the message, “Homeless […]
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Those who believe the glass is half empty.BRYCE ON NEGATIVITY It is one thing to offer wise counsel, it’s quite another to try and screw things up for others simply by being negative. I remember when I was a kid, there would be classmates who advised me that I shouldn’t take a particular class, that […]
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There sure seems to be a lot of people walking around uptight and find it difficult to relax.BRYCE ON THE HUMAN CONDITION There are a lot of things that causes stress in our lives, such as finances, our family relationships, our work, medical conditions, driving, sex, competition, politics and world events; and I guess this […]
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THE DECLINE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
BRYCE ON WORK ETHIC – They are getting harder and harder to find. I happened to visit my brother-in-law in Cincinnati not long ago. He is a master machinist in a machine-tool company up there. He gave me a tour of his company and it was interesting to see how he can take a block […]
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Merchants of Morality
“If not us, Who? If not now, When?” BRYCE ON MORALITY Men join Freemasonry for a variety of reasons, right or wrong, be it to make new connections, join what they believe to be a philanthropy, to use it as a stepping stone to the Shrine or whatever. As for me, I was looking for […]
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THE MORALITY PLEDGE
BRYCE ON MORALITY – “And if I stumble, grant me the courage to ask for help.” We take several pledges and oaths during our lifetime, a symbolic and public commitment to certain ideals and principles. For example, the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States expresses our commitment to our country and […]
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BRYCE ON MORALITY– Unidirectional teaching is one thing, but it is also important to develop a two way dialog. This is Part 8 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 7 we discussed simplifying complex moral problems and made some more observations about the properties […]
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BRYCE ON MORALITY – What is the effect of the decline of morality? This is Part 7 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 6 we considered some Moral problems as an exercise. Here, in Part 7, we will discuss simplifying complex moral problems and […]
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BRYCE ON MORALITY – Solving problems of Morality (an exercise). This is Part 6 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 5 we discussed the other institutions affecting morality. Here, in Part 6, we will consider some Moral problems as an exercise. PROBLEMS Let’s consider […]
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