The Private Tour Today I had the private tour Some might find hard to endure Behind the razor wire and fence There’s no mistaking it’s intense And yet within those walls I met The friends I’ve made since I have set My feet within these walls before And know some men mature and […]
We have Victory in Jesus But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Victory in Jesus is the basis of the early church’s understanding of the saving work of the Lord at Calvary. They called him Christus Victor. “Christus Victor” is a Latin phrase
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Karma is not a clearly defined teaching of Jesus. Yet there are hints of it in the Gospels. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins,
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Blessed are those who hunger and Thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Thirst for righteousness: Now we no longer wish to settle for less than the best life. Currently one of the most popular persons on the planet is Jordon Peterson. Two of his books and many of his YouTube videos have
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Lost my keys. Yes, just this morning. I needed to go to town and I started looking for my keys. I looked in all the usual places; by my sink in the bathroom, in the pants pocket of the clothes, I wore yesterday, on the table next to my La-Z-Boy. Then I thought perhaps I
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Humility Blessed are the meek. Meekness and humility have always been difficult for me. A family joke is that I am very talented but have no humility. One summer while in Tucson I took a week long personal retreat focused on the subject. I’m
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Jesus in us is the true experience of The Kingdom of God each day. Jesus does not control us without our faithful willing cooperation. Yet He can direct our lives step by step if we will listen for his voice. My Bishop, Charles Jones, emphasizes this saying, “Jesus doesn’t do grumpy, nor jealous, nor
Over time it’s good to share With friends who know enough to care Who know the trials and victories Who know the pains and history For when those difficulties come It’s good know at least someone Can come along and sit beside Until the episode subsides
The Tenderness How can we express The Tenderness The small voice speaking its kindliness In our heart and in our soul Calling us to be at peace and whole Drawing from our breath His praise As from our lips we sing His praise He is the Word who helps us speak He is the Spirit
The true, good and beautiful Introduction This post was inspired by a conversation between Jordan Peterson and Bishop Barron. If you have the time it’s worth watching. If one can agree The true, good and beautiful along with love and freedom are what are the highest pursuits you are really pointing to God himself! Wrong
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