Category Archives: Life
Death and the Cross
Our greatest fear is the fear of death. Death can sometimes be so final and dark, There seems to be nothing beyond it. Sometimes, I would imagine how else could have Jesus died. He could have died in battle, leading … Continue reading
Fulfillment
The sun may seem to be but one ordinary star in the entire universe but it gives out light and energy and makes life possible on earth. The passing of the seasons may be simply due to to the earth … Continue reading
Parables and Stories
People love stories. We remember things, events and ideas better when we are told stories about them rather than just being simply told about an idea, a thing or an event. Jesus couched most of what He taught us in … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Identity, Life, Presence
Tagged Beginnings, Compassion, Serendipity
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Lessons From a Tree
Spring has come early this year. The cherry plum trees by the side of the house have been in full bloom the past three weeks now, all pretty in pink with their blossoms. The flowers have been falling off the … Continue reading
To Be Alive is to Be a Person of Hope
To be alive, to be here, now, is the greatest gift of all. Life is so full of joyful and thrilling moments that we would never want it to end. And when the inevitable sad and difficult moments come, people … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Mystery
Tagged Hope, Serendipity
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Feeling the Presence
There have been moments in my life when I had a sense of foreboding and of impending doom. There were moments when I felt sad, gloomy, and disappointed for things not going the way I would have wanted them to. … Continue reading
Perfect Love
One of the thrills there is in loving is the give and take in the relationship. It is such a pleasure to be able to give and do things for a loved one. And there is even greater pleasure when … Continue reading
Uncomplicating My Life
The world is hungry for love. And it seems the easiest thing to give. Yet there are many who’d rather deal in hatred. Can I make their numbers less And choose to deal in love rather than hatred? There are … Continue reading
Make Me
Photo courtesy of Lick Observatory, © Laurie Hatch A leper came to Jesus and begged, “If you wish you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus touched him and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” And so it is that … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Mystery, Nature, Photography
Tagged Beauty, Miracles, Poetry, Serendipity
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On Being Deaf and Mute
I often feel like a deaf and mute. I hear the words spoken to me but I do not understand; I speak out words but I am not understood. Part of this frustrating experience is age. The synapses in my … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Life, Relationships
Tagged Growing Older
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