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

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

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

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 must acknowledge 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. The Greatest 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 you were intended to be.

Torrence DeyAmpert

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

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

Only he who believes is obedient. Only he who is obedient believes.

Corey Jones

Never tell me that the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon

John Kunkle II

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

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

As brothers, pray for one another earnestly. Be the encouragement he must encounter. He may be downtrodden 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A successful man is one who can build a firm foundation from the bricks that others have thrown at him.

John Kunkle II

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

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

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

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

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

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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