Originally Posted Feb. 2, 2022 Most of us are familiar with the “parable of the talents”. (Mt. 25:19-30) To be honest I have found some aspects of the parable to be confusing…. especially how the Lord dealt with the different servants. It’s great that the ones who did a great job, “doubling the master’s money”, … Continue reading “Wasting Our Talents…Serious Business”
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“Stay Awake”
“Russian roulette is a dangerous game that involves a loaded firearm, typically a revolver with one chamber loaded with a live round, and the other chambers empty. Players take turns pulling the trigger while pointing the gun at their own head or another player's head, with the hope of avoiding the live round.” In truth, it’s a … Continue reading “Stay Awake”
“Hound Of Heaven”
Today I was talking to Judy about what draws people to Christ. Why do people give their life to the Lord; how does this happen? I guess every Christian has their story of how they came to know and love the Lord. Many may have been raised in a Christian family and over time made … Continue reading “Hound Of Heaven”
“Longing For Home”
Wow, this place stinks and I really don’t want to be here, in fact I need to get out of here”. I still remember my first night of Basic Training at Ft. Bliss in Texas, over 50 years ago. It came after a day with a lot of chaos…. a shaved head, new fatigues. Fortunately … Continue reading “Longing For Home”
“It’s Good To Be Ready”
Brain Daboll, coach of the New York Giants football team, frequently talks about competition. Under the pressure of competition, players finds out how good they really are. If you’re not good enough, you get exposed on the field and everyone sees it. It’s good to recognize our weaknesses, so we can correct them. It's Not Easy … Continue reading “It’s Good To Be Ready”
“Thank God For Friends”
“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure. There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend and no scales can measure his excellence. A faithful friend is an elixir of life; and those who fear the Lord will find him.” (Sirach 6:14-16) I have been blessed to have had many true friends … Continue reading “Thank God For Friends”
“Healing & Eternal Life”
Originally Posted Feb, 1, 2022 I’m often amazed how the slightest infirmity draws my attention. If I’m feeling good, I don’t usually notice anything…”hey, I’m feeling good”. Yet if any number of things go wrong, “wow…. this is not good”. The “hurt” can run from a paper cut on my finger, to an ingrown toenail, … Continue reading “Healing & Eternal Life”
“Love Generously”
Originally Posted Jan. 31, 2022 Generosity is a wonderful trait. Being generous…”giving more than is expected or needed… the warmhearted readiness to give more”. I love generous people.. I want to be a generous person. St. Paul reminds us that “he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also … Continue reading “Love Generously”
“Unity —> Life Forevermore”
Love is not abstract. Love is more than something to analyze and study. Love is patient and kind and tender and giving. Love is compelling…. it makes sense. It’s more than “punching my holiness card each day …. oh yes, I love God and I love my neighbor; hey, I completed my acts of love… I pray, I give … Continue reading “Unity —> Life Forevermore”
“Serving Till The End”
I love the story of Joshua, a faithful follower of the Lord and a faithful lieutenant of Moses. He was a strong man of God who encouraged the Israelites to take the promised land despite the size and strength of the enemy: ”do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of … Continue reading “Serving Till The End”
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