Monthly Archives: January 2016

Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the … Continue reading →

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Seeds And Fruits

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

And Jesus said to them, ” . . . . Those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.”  Mark 4:20 I have lived a … Continue reading →

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The Presence I Keep

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 I am a great fan of … Continue reading →

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A Place We Call Home

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new … Continue reading →

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Let Lives Live

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down,  and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.  He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”  Luke 4:20-21 … Continue reading →

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To Live Is To Give

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

Jesus went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. Mark 3:13 Solitude and being alone does not make me uncomfortable. But I also immensely enjoy being with people. This is something I … Continue reading →

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The One And The Many

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around … Continue reading →

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My Uniqueness And My Heart Of Stone

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Jesus was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. Mark 3:5 My disappointments and frustrations that have transformed my heart into stone arise from … Continue reading →

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The Two Wolves

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

One of the great rules in life is the law of atrophy. What I do not use, I lose. Muscles I do not use nor exercise would soon atrophy, shrivel and die. Neurons that are not used die faster than those that … Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Stone Is A Heavy Burden

Posted on January 18, 2016 by

A heart of stone is a heavy heart to carry. Right now, I am carrying the burden of hurt and broken relationships. There are several of my relationships with people who are close and ear to me that are frayed … Continue reading →

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