Category Archives: Nature

Make Me

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Spirit Moments

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 →

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The Miracle of Love

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today’s highly scientific outlook is keenly averse to the idea of miracles. Science dictates that to every effect, there must be a cause. Faith-healings are seen as nothing more than psychosomatic illnesses being made well by the mind healing the … Continue reading →

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In My Garden

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It is another Monday. The surroundings look refreshed from the rains over the weekend. What can I do to make this ordinary day different and even extraordinary. I will check on my little garden and see how it has fared … Continue reading →

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Eternity Hidden in the Ordinary

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It is just another ordinary day for the white egret. It feeds, it breeds and then flies south for the winter. Yet in its ordinariness, it adds beauty to nature And it is part of the great circle and cycle … Continue reading →

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God Is Here

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Be still my heart and know your God, Who pours His graces on the good and the bad. I lift my eyes and see Him in the sky, But there are those His existence they deny. I stand atop a … Continue reading →

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The Roots of True Joy

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There are times I would define my happiness in terms of what make me different from others. Being able to take beautiful and frame-able pictures makes me happy. I am not a professional photographer but I do have an eye … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Being a Teacher

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Often, at night, when sleep is hard to come by, one of my favorite ways of lulling myself to sleep is to remember students who have been in my classes. I am happy that  quite a number of them have … Continue reading →

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Goodness Comes From the Giving

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Spirit Moments

California is a rich and bountiful land. It is one of life’s blessings that I live here. Northern California is known for it high tech industries. The Southern part is the entertainment capital of the world. But central California is … Continue reading →

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A Culture of Life

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The gospel of Jesus is the gospel of life and love. He said, “I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” And then, He commanded his disciples, “A new command I give you: Love one … Continue reading →

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Water And Word

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The land is parched and dry Under a cloudless sky Drought has made the earth thirsty Crying to the heavens for mercy. But unless the bright blue yonder Turns grey and echo with thunder And the winds come to call … Continue reading →

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