Category Archives: Self Improvement

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THE BADGE OF A MASON

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Jake Mohns

THE BADGE OF A MASON by Judge C. Clyde Myers 32 degree   Each and every Mason treasures a white lambskin as a badge to remind him of that purity of life and conduct in which it is necessary for … Continue reading →

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MOTIVATION OF LODGE MEMBERS IN MASONIC ACTIVITIES

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Jake Mohns

MOTIVATION OF LODGE MEMBERS IN MASONIC ACTIVITIES By R.W. Brother Ronald A. Brinkman, Grand Secretary of New Mexico This paper has been adapted from a paper given at the Southwest Masonic Conference several years ago by R.W. Bro. Brinkman. His … Continue reading →

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How Freemasonry is Missing The Boat

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jake Mohns

How Freemasonry Is Missing The Boat by Bro. Frederick Milliken Once again in Masonic circles of discussion we hear the debate searching for the answers as to why the decline in Masonic membership continues.  All sorts of hypotheses have been … Continue reading →

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Crime of Passion – Lessons carved in Stone

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Jake Mohns

This article provides the legend and lessons behind a famous work of craftsmanship in Masonic lore. John Cooper, a Freemason for nearly 50 years and noted Masonic writer and scholar was installed in October 2013 as Grand Master of the … Continue reading →

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Motivating the Mason as a Private Citizen

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jake Mohns

MOTIVATING THE MASON AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN Duncan C. Howard, Past Grand Master-Texas Howard Hill, the famous bow hunter, says that unless you know the habitat and the nature of the game you hunt you are not hunting at all, … Continue reading →

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Self Improvement

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jake Mohns

Self Improvement and the Right Thing “Look, if don’t want an honest answer then don’t ask me the question.” “It’s genetic, I just can’t (run, lose weight, learn math, etc. etc. etc.) “I have always had a bit of temper, … Continue reading →

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When Time is No More …

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Jake Mohns

CONCLUSION By: H.L. Haywood The Hour Glass. In writing of Masons’ Marks, Brother Gould notes that one of the commonest has ever been the figure of an Hour Glass. “The Hour Glass form, very slightly modified, has been used in … Continue reading →

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RULES OF MASONIC ETIQUETTE

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jake Mohns

RULES OF MASONIC ETIQUETTE THE MASTER’S AUTHORITY: The Worshipful Master has the authority to: 1. Rule any brother out of order on any subject at any time. 2. Decide what can and cannot be discussed. Should a brother believe that … Continue reading →

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Bulletproof Freemasonry: A VIDEO

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jake Mohns

Bulletproof Freemasonry: “What I learned about the Craft in Afghanistan” Brother Lieut. Joseph F Curry This is a video covering the Importance, the Safe Retreat in Lodge… a world away from every where else during war time.   Masonry is a … Continue reading →

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He was a Mason

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Jake Mohns

He was a Mason It happens nearly every day in the major newspapers of our cities. A prominent citizen’s obituary appears with a substantial headline. The writer begins with the most recent details age, cause of death, current residence. There … Continue reading →

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