Category Archives: Encounter
Life And Spirit
Jesus said to his disciples: “It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63 The past ten weeks have been a real … Continue reading
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God-Encounters
Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified this, that God is true. He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. ~ John 3:33-34 There is a God. It is the only explanation … Continue reading
How Can This Be?
But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be?” ~ Luke 1:34 In the world of particle physics, there is no rhyme nor reason. Just randomness. A single proton and a single electron move about hither and thither with no … Continue reading
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The God Of Serendipity
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Easter, joy, Serendipity
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Easter In the Heart
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in … Continue reading
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The Transforming Power of Easter
That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while … Continue reading
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Betrayals
When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” ~ Matthew 26:20-21 There is so much betrayal in the world today. I … Continue reading
Seeing the Signs and Wonders
Then Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.’ ~ John 4:48 A painter needs a canvas to portray the beauty he sees around him. A poet needs paper to write about the emotions … Continue reading
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Prodigal
While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. ~ Luke 15:20 prodigal |ˈprädigəl| adjective 1 spending money or resources … Continue reading
A Gathering Of Insights
“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” ~ Luke 11:14-23 I often wonder who did and how the algorithm for the posts on my timeline on Facebook was designed. One can almost … Continue reading
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