Tag Archives: Humility

Love And Caring in the Aftermath of Yolanda

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The outpouring of love, concern, caring and sharing in the past days for those affected and afflicted by Yolanda has been nothing short of miraculous. I have tried to do my share, miniscule to what others have put in who … Continue reading →

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Coming Down From My Tree

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

If I want to meet Jesus, and not only see Him, I have to come down from the tree like Zacchaeus did. Coming down from the tree for me means coming down from my lofty perch of being prideful and … Continue reading →

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Heaven Breaks Through in Thin Places

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are thin places on earth where the heaven and earth come very close together and the light and grace of God simply breaks through. My life has been blessed with so much more than my wildest dreams. I imagined … Continue reading →

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Life Disturbances

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Often, I get my relationship with God all mixed up. I would ask Him to do as I will instead of praying that I do His will. This kind of attitude is what drew a rebuke from Jesus to Martha. … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus Christ for me?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Who is Jesus Christ? He claimed that He is God. For the Jews, this was the ultimate blasphemy punishable by death. And put him to death, they did. But He rose from the dead, as he said He would. He … Continue reading →

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Power and Authority, Love and Service

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When given or vested with power and authority, the usual tendency of many people is to use these to dominate and control others. And often, there will be those who would use these for their own personal benefit. I am … Continue reading →

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Love and Forgiveness

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

This is a new report about what Pope Francis told the pilgrims at St. Peter’s last Sunday: Forgiving our sins is “the joy of God,” Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican yesterday to pray … Continue reading →

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Unique and Special

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have always loved being a teacher I have found great joy and fulfillment in teaching Oh but I hate being directive and dogmatic Truth is universal; but everyone has his own truth I don’t relish being told what to … Continue reading →

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Life Is About Choices

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Most of my life, I had dreams of doing great things, doing my share in changing the world, turning around organizations and institutions, inspiring individuals to becomes better. I realize now how pretentious and prideful those dreams are. The world … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Banquet

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Spirit Moments

My greatest fear growing old is the coming of the day when I shall have outlived my usefulness and become a burden to others. I am beginning to miss the days when I was the go-to or the run-to person … Continue reading →

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