Monthly Archives: October 2014

Heaven is for Real. And so is Evil.

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Evil is real and it keeps on growing in the world today. I can see but do not understand the anger and hatred that drive ISIS extremists to such atrocities and violence. I am appalled and left utterly bewildered how … Continue reading →

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Asking and Prayer

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Prayer is often seen as asking something from God, usually a material favor like a new job, a bigger house, a better car, more wealth. Sometimes, we ask for something more intangible like health or happiness or peace of mind … Continue reading →

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Three Movements in Prayer

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I always pray in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And in there are the three movements in my every encounter with God. In the beginning, God said, “Let there be light” … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I know that I have nothing but the here and now. The past is gone and the future is not yet. It is only today that I really have. And yet, my consciousness wherein my mind and memory reside, also … Continue reading →

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Being a Neighbor

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There are many instances where a situation would tug at my heart strings and move me to reach out and do something. Often, I do. But there are occasions I find all sorts of reasons not to help. Like the … Continue reading →

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Earth Stewardship

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The earth is the vineyard of the Lord and we are His tenants. It took Him a few billion years to make this fertile land. He spaded it, fenced it with stones, laced it with rivers and lakes. He planted the choicest … Continue reading →

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Platitudes and Banality

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I hate it when something bad happens to people, others would try to help out by offering words of comfort that are platitudes that smack of banality and even insincerity. And I find myself guilty of such quite often. A loved … Continue reading →

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An Abiding Presence

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Everything in my life has the potential of revealing God to me. His presence is in every person, every event, every place. In anything I do, anything I have, anything I experience. From the smallest atom to the biggest star. If … Continue reading →

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Children as Liberators

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I have often noticed that babies seem to be aware of some presence that I do not see. I remember how, when Jane was a few months old, her eyes would move across a room as though following someone who … Continue reading →

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Fullness of Time

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Spirit Moments

In the fullness of time. God renews and makes everything beautiful in His time. I just love this image of God and the world He has created. I imagine it taking place with the blast of trumpets and colorful fanfare … Continue reading →

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