Category Archives: Character
Father And Son ~ An Easter Musing
While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ~ Luke 24:36 Just a little boy, quietly walking with his father on the beach Oblivious to the world but for … Continue reading
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Matching Words With Deeds
Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading
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What I Learned From Martin
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made … Continue reading
Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans
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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My Uniqueness And My Heart Of Stone
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
The Two Wolves
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
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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A Heart Of Stone
His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:5 There are days I feel like a rock. Specially when buffeted by life’s worries and anxieties, I just want to be stolid and uncaring, shutting myself off … Continue reading
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Channeling Jonathan Livingston Seagull
“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” In my younger days, I would often imagine myself being like Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Seagulls spend their days scavenging for food while riding the wind thermals along … Continue reading
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Small Beginnings
Great endings often begin with small beginnings. Small terns feed along the shore under the shadows of the massive Morro Rock. Morro Rock home to thousands of birds finding shelters in its crevices and vegetation. Vegetation that is part of … Continue reading
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