Category Archives: Lessons

by Michael Maciel The world cannot be changed one person at a time. That would take far too long. No, we need leverage, the kind of leverage only God can provide. Ask yourself, “What am I praying for? What, by … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel In order to understand the Priesthood, we have to go back to basic Holy Order of MANS teachings about one’s personal atmosphere—that field of energy around each person’s body that is encoded with the thoughts, feelings, and experiences … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel One possible way to look at “Faith without works is dead”: Believing a “truth” (or even knowing it) doesn’t do any good, unless we do something to move ourselves closer to realizing it. For example, believing (or knowing) that … Continue reading →

  by Michael Maciel Those who have never fallen are not afraid of heights. They have a kind of reckless courage when it comes to failure, not because they are brave, but because they have never failed. This is especially … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel The principle of the Razor’s Edge is a simple one: breakthroughs require focused energy, which makes them inherently dangerous. The first person to break the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager, feared for his life when his plane, the … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel This warning is for all of us. It is a general principle that governs everyone who sets foot on the spiritual path. In fact, the farther along on the Path one travels, the more important the warning … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Notes on 666: 6 is half of 12, which is the number for wholeness or the state of being complete. When a number is tripled, as in 666, it indicates a kind of exponential power. In this … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel We live in a great being. Should “great being” be capitalized? It should if we were to use it as God’s name. But as names go, it’s not a very good one. Too cold, too “scientific,” and too … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Like a washing machine, our lives can be seriously out of balance as long as we’re just plodding along. But when our circumstances change, such as entering into a new relationship, a new job, or moving to … Continue reading →

“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matt. 21-22. My friend Jeff wanted to win the lottery. It would be the answer to all of his prayers, he thought, and he daydreamed about it … Continue reading →