Masonic Staircase

If we, as Masons, ascend this staircase without first understanding each of the steps we take...

...does that mean that the middle chamber,

"The Holy of Holies,"

is filled with Masons that shouldn't be there?

Shibboleth vs Sibboleth

Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right.  Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.

- Judges 12:6

What is the different meaning between these two pronounciations?

Corn and a Waterfall

Ha ha ha... very funny Tommy...
but that's the wrong type of corn.

Ruth

Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor: and this was a testimony in Israel.

- Ruth 4:7

What do you think was being redeemed, and changed?

Time

What happens when you give too much of your time to others, and don't keep any for yourself?

Overloaded

You can help new members to feel included by allowing them to assist in Lodge activities.

Be careful to not overload them with too much work.

Remember, we are supposed to be helping to "make good men better."

Memorized Lines

What if you were the only person in a stage play, and you had not memorized your lines?

Happy Indpendence Day - Civil Liberty

Happy Independence Day

"This Flag, emblem of civil and religious liberty..."

What is "Civil Liberty?"

Respect vs. Disrespect

If respect is earned, and not given...

How then should you treat people who have earned disrespect?