Author Archives: Spirit Moments

The Old Is Good

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Spirit Moments

And no one who has been drinking old wine desires new, for he says, ‘The old is good.’” ~ Luke 5:39 I read a wisecrack once that went, “He who lives a long life will die a lonely person.” I found … Continue reading →

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Duc In Altum

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Spirit Moments

After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command … Continue reading →

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Things Change Yet Remain The Same

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Spirit Moments

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is something I wrote four years ago. Yet it seems like I have just written it today about what is happening in my beloved Philippines: SPIRIT MOMENT: A tree does … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Facebook was full of positive vibes today with so many beautiful thoughts and wonderful wishes for fathers. With all the paeans being sung for fathers, their love and dedication and how they have influenced, shaped and molded so many live, … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom And The Child Within Us

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” … Continue reading →

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Small Things Make The Difference

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if salt becomes insipid, with what will you restore its flavor? Keep salt in yourselves and you will have peace with one another.” ~ Mark 9:50 In the infinite expanse of … Continue reading →

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Choices In Life

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus replied, “There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.” ~ Mark 9:39-40 I am aware that I … Continue reading →

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Changing Yet Staying The Same

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” ~ Mark 9:35 For all the benefits of logic and reason, there … Continue reading →

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I Do Believe, Help My Unbelief!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to him, “Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” ~ Mark 9:23-24 I am and shall always be forever grateful for the gift of life. But … Continue reading →

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Rain Down, Rain Down

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” ~ John 20:21-22 Today … Continue reading →

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