Tag Archives: Blessings
Mindfulness
He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of … Continue reading
What Am I Really Thankful For?
And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. ~ Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving Day and it is the end of the day. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Love, Photography
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Poetry
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Rejoice And Be Glad!
Rejoice and be glad! ~ Matthew 5:12 Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. Growing up, I thought or imagined saints to be people with long faces, morose-looking and spending endless hours in solitary prayer. Many of the saints I … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Photography
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Goodness, Truth
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Come And Stay
When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. ~ Luke 19:5-6 Yesterday, I wrote that God’s … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Photography, Presence, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Serendipity
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The Paradox And The Conundrum
Jesus said to them, “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the Kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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Moments, Not Money
Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” ~ Luke 12:15 People usually put their trust in what is tangible and visible. … Continue reading
Ask, Seek and Knock
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” ~ Luke 11:9 There is nothing I have earnestly asked for that I did not receive: a … Continue reading
Feast Of The Holy Angels
“You will see greater things than this.” And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” ~ John 1:51 This … Continue reading
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Bless Life! Bless The Children!
“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” ~ Luke 9:48 I … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings
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Today Is Not Just An Ordinary Day
He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise … Continue reading