Kirjahaku

In the beginning were the Heavenlies, and Their names were Truth, Life, Love, Mercy, Justice, Strength, Wisdom, and Beauty. They were not brought into being, and there is nothing that has been made which They did not create. They neither decrease nor increase. Nothing besides Them existed until They brought it into existence, according to Their own will. When the world as we know it was made, They came into agreement, saying, Let Us make a world that will display Our glory and will return glory to Ourselves, and it was so. Thus, not only was everything created by Them and through Them, but it was created for Them. Furthermore, They made man in Their image, giving him life and purpose. However, man became proud and considered himself to be the decider of his own destiny. Afterwards, he and his wife fought between themselves, and his children were caught in the crossfire. Then his children began to have their own wives and children, and family feuds erupted. Soon, the families became villages, the villages became tribes, the tribes became nations, and the nations became empires. Everyone was hating, neglecting, forsaking, disrespecting, mistreating, and abusing everyone and everything in the search for their own truth. Somewhere in the middle, the Heavenlies divided the people into three separate nations: Terac (later Jorak), Sistanis, and Baior. Each of them has their own priorities and philosophies, and their stories are written by members within their own nation. Some writings are in first person, others in third, but all of it is true, or so they claim. On this epic journey, you will discover that Truth is not a principle or a perspective, but a person. Not only is He a person, but He is the Author of the Universe.

My name is Michael Starling. Even though I am only 29 years old, I have lived and learned through many experiences, often painful. Though I am prone to negativity, it is something I have worked hard over the last 10 years to overcome. In this book, I share stories about my life, the lives of others, and the lessons that I have learned. Often quoting from the Bible to give myself greater credibility and accountability, I hope to help others who are dealing with the same struggles as I have dealt with, and continuing to work through. Whether it be suicidal thoughts, addiction, anger, blame shifting, self-righteousness, self-loathing, or denial, we all have dark and sinful patterns to overcome, and I am guilty of all. As the title suggests, I will give an unfiltered approach that digs deep into the soul, especially my own. For whether it be ourselves, others, or God, we have all hated someone at some point, and some of us are still angry.