Monthly Archives: September 2017

Doubts? Try Faith

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There is always the danger and temptation of creating God in my own image and likeness, of wanting to lead my life according to my own script. And just when I think I know God, or when my life is … Continue reading →

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Being in the Here and Now

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and billions of stars in each of these galaxies, and many – if not all – of these stars have planets orbiting around them. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around … Continue reading →

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Out of Beauty, Faith Is Born

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Spirit Moments

I am always amazed and at a loss for words when I stare out at the heavens. On a clear night, I can see many of the billions of stars that make up the Milky Way. Occasionally, there would be … Continue reading →

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Seeking Happiness and Perfection in Beauty

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot of beauty and order in nature for me not to believe in a loving and almighty Creator. There is a lot of goodness and happiness in my life for me not to be always filled with … Continue reading →

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Lessons From My Father

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Spirit Moments

This is my son and my grandson walking along the beach. The picture tells me of the very intimate connection between father and son. It is not just the genes and the physical traits. It is the emotions, the thoughts, … Continue reading →

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How Many More Deaths Till The Guns Are Silenced?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Spirit Moments

I watch with great sadness the endless cycle of violence throughout the world: from open conflicts over territory and borders, to simmering low-level conflicts waged against minorities and the marginalized, to terrorist attacks meant to sow fear and terror against … Continue reading →

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Chance Events Are Actually God’s Grace

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Some world views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events, that the Big Bang was a freak accident, one in a million possibility becoming real, that out of that fortuitous event all the galaxies … Continue reading →

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Life And Its Blessings

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Spirit Moments

The deepest longing of man is for life, light and love. Life is our greatest blessing, totally unmerited, and given unconditionally. Because we are alive, all other blessings are possible. Light is the energy through which we share in the … Continue reading →

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Remembering. The Lessons. 9/11.

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Evil is real and is alive in the world. The malice, hatred and anger behind 9/11 is so smothering and overwhelming, one begins to wonder if there is a God who cares and who is supposed to have enveloped his … Continue reading →

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By Choice. My Choice.

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~ Robert Frost I can choose. I always have a choice. The freedom to choose is what … Continue reading →

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