The Book of Reflections Volume1

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The Book Of Reflections Volume 1

From The Architects Of A New Age

THE ORDER OF THE ARCHITECT PUBLICATIONS

November 1, 2011

Authored by: The Order Of The Architect Lodge #977


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The Order Of The Architect

Masonic Lodge

#977

Torrence DeyAmpert

Montario Munford

John Kunkle II

Corey Jones

Gary Dixon

Chase Gossett

Sedrick Smith

John Harris

Melvin Cloud

Perez Bry

Nicholas Reaves

Darin Elms

Brandon Henderson

Brian Owens

Faheem Abdullah

Terrance Pearson


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Preface

The words given breath within each of these pages were

tokens given in hopes that they could enrich those who

understand their necessity. The Order Of The Architect

believes in helping, encouraging, enlightening. Please

share these messages of edification with those who need

them most.

UNUM SUMUS MULTI


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The man that knows himself realizes his limitations. He

knows both his strengths and his weaknesses. He knows

that if he does not train physically and mentally, he cannot

become stronger. If he dews not practice he cannot perfect

any art. In order for him to overcome even the very

confines of himself, he must expand from with. He mustacknowledge that he has the power to feed and destroy all

of his demons. That the scars he has self-inflicted can be

healed. He must believe that the sins of the past can be

forgiven. He was made in the very image of his creator

and is therefore redeemable. The prodigal son can always

come home through the grace of the loving Father. TheGreatest Of All Gods has sent messengers, prophets,

protectors, and even angels to give man a fighting chance.

Where they failed His Son did not. Repay this most

honorable act of sacrifice by being men and women of

conviction. A man with empty words is filled with empty

intentions, and hollow truths. Become the Light as youwere intended to be.

Torrence DeyAmpert


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With the uncertainty of these times; always remember to

know yourself and your brothers. Those that are reliable.

Those that show their face in your life more often than not.

Those who sit beside you when you weep and illuminate

with you when you smile. For they are the ones who

bring consistency to these uncertain times. They are your

cable-tows, your brothers, your sisters, your parents, your

significant others they are not the cowans, the

eavesdroppers, the back stabbers, or simply those who

refuse to heed your advice. For them, all you can do is

plant the seed and let it go, God will do the rest.

Nicholas Reaves


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Ones attitude determines ones altitude. Carry thyself

with zeal and present thyself as one worthy of respect and

honor. For the world is always watching. Walk proud,

yet remain humble and stay steadfast. Above all, be

chivalrous for these are the qualities of a man.

Perez Bry


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Only he who believes is obedient.

Only he who is obedient believes.

Corey Jones


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Never tell me that the sky is the limit when there are

footprints on the moon

John Kunkle II


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The only things we can truly claim to possess in this world

are decisions and indecisions and even then those are

partially owned by others that are influences in our lives.

Corey Jones


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No longer identify with self, for this is folly. Realize that

you are more than mere flesh. You are also a spirit, you

are born of essence, and you are a soul. A unique piece of

the divine Father was breathed into you at the moment of

your creation. You are not only a man but a part of the

Father. He gave you a piece of himself as a reminder that

you are forever connected to Him. He then gave you

Christ to protect that part of Him that is within you.

During this journey explore that which has been lovingly

given to you. Search your heart and traverse your soul,

find Christ within you and unleash Him within the

entirety of your reality.

Shalom, Selah, Amen

Perez Bry


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As brothers, pray for one another earnestly. Be the

encouragement he must encounter. He may bedowntrodden into despair without muttering a word. But

because you know when he is weak; you can stand on his

left side and become his pillar of strength as intended. No

matter the situation, he should be able to look at you and

know that through the darkness or the light you are his

brother.

Montario Munford


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Happy are those who dream and even happier are those

who are willing to pay the price to make them come true.

John Kunkle II


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I became a Freemason to become a Light reflector to a

darkened world. To be a blazing star to a place that has

reveled in the inability to possess spiritual sight. To

reignite the candles that have become dormant in todays

society. Lastly, to do the thing that Jesus has instructed

me to do. To feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter

the homeless, and give rest to the weary hearted. Thus I

have laid another brick and cemented it in the building of

His kingdom.

Montario Munford


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I am an Architect. I am the builder of ideals, a craftsman

of the finest caliber. I am passionate and driven. I am

focused and calculating. I have mastered the working

tools left by my forefathers and travel with them daily.

From the sweat of my brow edifices have been erected in

the deepest parts of my brothers and my fellow man. I

have laid out the plans that were given to me and put

them to good and proper use. There is no undertaking too

great for my brothers and me because as long as we are

cemented together no force in this world can hinder us. I

am an Architect, building a house not made with hands.

Torrence DeyAmpert


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Lord in my youth I encompassed myself with knowledge

and understanding. Now as a man I utilize the gifts that

you have given me to master within your temple. I pray

that in old age I can reflect on a well spent life and

continue giving you all the glory!

Montario Munford


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I became an Architect to be a master of body and spirit.

To compose a blueprint that others could prosper from.

To answer the call that God has marked on my faithful

heart.

Montario Munford


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You are a warrior. You do not cower in darkness, in fear,

nor defeat. You have been groomed for the fight and tried

by the fires of an ever-lit furnace. Doubt and

unworthiness are word long forgotten by you. You only

know how to overcome and prevail. You are you

strongest adversary, therefore you have the power to

vanquish any foe. The sword you wield can never be held

by another because you have forged it in vehement depths

of your tireless soul. You faith in God has never failed

you and is the very reason you will never back down.

You are a warrior Freemason, so remember build bridges

where you have destroyed obstacles. It is you duty to

raise hopes, and renew faith. It is your charge to serve

and your obligation to lead other out of darkness. Fight

the forces of darkness, by becoming the light.

Torrence DeyAmpert


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I became an Architect because of my unwavering desire to

start this journey towards the light. Now it is my

unwavering desire to use this journey to make things in

this world as God has always intended them to be.

John Kunkle II


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You are a part of an ancient and honorable brotherhood.

Skills passed down throughout the ages for the building of

edifices meant to glorify and honor our Great Creator.

Cherish this knowledge, for you are the new generation of

a great and legendary legacy. The ancient Egyptians stone

masons were able to build a complete pyramid within

twenty two years. It is a scientific fact that even with

todays technology we could not build such an edifice in

equal time. To this I say, So Mote It Be!

Perez Bry


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God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our

conscience, but shouts in our pains. Pain is his

megaphone to rouse a deaf world from its inactivity,

distress, as a reminder we are all human.

Corey Jones


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A successful man is one who can build a firm foundation

from the bricks that others have thrown at him.

John Kunkle II


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A master is not recognized by his title on the door, or his

name tag. More often than not a true master is recognized

by how much his students love him and learn from him.

Torrence DeyAmpert


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I will become what I have set out to become undoubtedly.

To all those who look down on me be warned, there will

come a time when I will tear down all of your balconies.

Chase Gossett


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People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and

shine when the sun is out but when the darkness begins to

set their true beauty remains only if there is a light shining

from within.

Chase Gossett


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A Freemason is many things. He is a spiritual man, for he

acknowledges his Creator in all that he does. He is a

philosopher, for he sees the metaphors and analogies of

life as symbols of the universal truths that bind us

together in the mysteries of life. He is a gentleman

carrying himself with a level of chivalry like that of a true

knight. He is a warrior willing to train both body and

mind, that he may ever be ready to defend his craft with

his very life. He is a role model, a father, a son, a friend

and a brother. Are you a Freemason?

Perez Bry


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If you must worry, worry about the things that you

absolutely cannot change, them marvel at all of the things

that God can

Torrence DeyAmpert


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Freemasons, there should never ever be an argument,

disagreement, or misunderstanding that is bigger than

your love for your brother.

Torrence DeyAmpert


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