Author Archives: Spirit Moments

Through the Small and Narrow Gate

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

“Money is the root of all evil.” This statement seems to be a trite and tired saying by now. And when one sees what money can buy today, the statement sounds to be that of a loser. Indeed, often in … Continue reading →

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The Holy Trinity in My Life

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I wake up every morning, always grateful for yet another day in my life. I have seen so much beauty in life, have received so many blessings and have had experiences so fantastic I did not even dare dream them … Continue reading →

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Bless Our Children

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have always loved children and I have always loved it that children seem to take to me so naturally. I love the freshness and hope that they bring. Nothing is sweeter than a baby’s breath and nothing can be … Continue reading →

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We Are Family

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Families have always been the bedrock of societies. Strong and happy families make for a strong and happy nation. It is always inspiring to see a man leaving his father and mother and taking for himself a wife. I am … Continue reading →

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In My Small Way

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There is great force and tremendous power behind small and ordinary things. A cup of water can mean life or death to a thirsty person. A grain of salt can make the great difference between an insipid dish and a … Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Alive in the Valley

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Spirit Moments

It is sad how religion is often perverted to become a force for division and subtraction rather than an influence for addition and multiplication. It is sadder still that so many wars are waged and acts of violence are committed … Continue reading →

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To be a Child

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments

To be a child is to wake up in the morning, unencumbered by the past and with a future full of limitless possibilities. To be a child is to see the world with eyes of wonder, wishing for explanations or … Continue reading →

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Prayer’s Power to Heal

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am thinking now of a dear friend who is a doctor. He is a successful practitioner, steeped in the science of medicine. But he also acknowledges that in his practice there is often a lot of healing that occurs … Continue reading →

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Pentecost at the San Jose Color Run

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, Anabelle and I together with Mickey and his friends joined the 5K Color Run here in San Jose. It was a fun event. We had a great time and we got a healthy dose of exercise to boot. The … Continue reading →

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Love Comes from Our Uniqueness and Differences

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

One of the strengths and important technology of modern corporations is their capacity for mass production. Imagine Apple churning out millions of i Phones from factories all over the world or Toyota rolling out millions of cars out of its … Continue reading →

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