Tag Archives: Prayer

Temptations Of An Old Man

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~ Matthew 23:11-12 I feel comfortable growing old. I now … Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Stone Is A Heavy Burden

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Spirit Moments

A heart of stone is a heavy heart to carry. Right now, I am carrying the burden of hurt and broken relationships. There are several of my relationships with people who are close and ear to me that are frayed … Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Stone

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Spirit Moments

His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:5 There are days I feel like a rock. Specially when buffeted by life’s worries and anxieties, I just want to be stolid and uncaring, shutting myself off … Continue reading →

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Conversations and Encounters in the Mind

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I do choose. Be made clean!’ Mark 1:41 I watch the sun and it just keeps on shining. For billions of years and for some billions … Continue reading →

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Life Questions and a Life of Prayer

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Spirit Moments

In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35 I often get caught up in the hurly-burly of daily life. I get inundated by … Continue reading →

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Channeling Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” In my younger days, I would often imagine myself being like Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Seagulls spend their days scavenging for food while riding the wind thermals along … Continue reading →

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Asking For Signs

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Spirit Moments

If I listen and pay attention, there are enough signs for me to know that God is present in my life. There are moments of prayer when He comes to me in palpable ways. There moments of peak experiences when … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Say That I Am

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Spirit Moments

“Who do you say that I am?” The answer to that question is both personal and communal. My personal answer is arrived at through prayer and in loving service to others. The communal answer is achieved through common reflection and … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is Wasting Time

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I sometimes wonder what good does praying do. I sit in silence, alone and by myself. I do nothing. I accomplish nothing. So, what good does praying do? It seems to be such a waste of time. Yet, it is … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is . . . .

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Spirit Moments

A life with meaning is a happy life and it is something everyone longs for. Some seek meaning in money and wealth and they look happy from the outside. But desire for money and wealth often become insatiable greed it … Continue reading →

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