After Jesus said “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.’ He and those with him entered the temple area in Jerusalem. I told you we had discussed the fig tree lesson at a quiet day several years ago. I remember having asked if Jesus and his disciples were still hungry when they entered the temple area. Did he drive out the people who were buying and selling there…..
When Jesus came into Jerusalem he went to the temple, but it was late so he went to stay with friends for the evening. The next day he and his disciples were leaving there and we don’t often hear anyone talk about the about the fig tree, but it was important enough to place into the Scriptures so there must be a lesson to this, correct? And perhaps there is…..
Some people think that Lenten traditions of discipline and the Christian life of repentance is all drudgery. Some think it’s about self-debasing or self-loathing and that we walk around with heavy sacks laden with remorse and sin on our backs. But that isn’t what lent and repentance is about. No, the season of Lent and the action of repentance is about lightening our loads. The season is…..
As we move closer and closer to Easter we may have one of two several responses in regards to our fasting and repentance. We could be thinking, ‘Oh God, I can’t wait until this is over and I can . . . ” eat meat on Wednesdays and Fridays again, or chocolate, watch my favorite show or whatever thing or activity it is that we set aside as an act…..
Over the years through the season of Lent and in my participation and leadership in Alpha, Daughters of the King, in my friendships and in my volunteer and work time spent in healthcare settings I’ve spent time listening to people talk about their struggles with sin. I never pretended that I didn’t have struggles of…..
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Yesterday in my post I referenced Romans 6 and mentioned the subtitle of part of the Chapter – “Slaves to Righteousness” – later in the day I read an article saying that Christians can turn people off talking about righteousness. I’ve heard the same kind of thing said about Christians in pursuit of justice. I think the truth is better said that some Christians are called to speak,…..
What do you think about when you hear the words: “Quality of Life”
Do you think about how much fun there is to be had and how much wealth there is to accumulate?
Do you think about health care issues?
Do you think about what kind of clothes a person wears?
What kind of car they drive?
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I’m trying to get the table cleared off and the extensions put away so I’ve been cleaning up piles of papers. It’s tedious going through the stacks, but I’m glad I did. I found a poem/prayer that I wrote back in 2009. Not sure how it got to the table today as these stacks have not been on the table that long!!!! Anyway – it would have been good to include in the book “Praying Our Way Through Stress: Drawing Wisdom…..
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
I think the questions remain in the world today.
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is still asking individuals
Do you love me?
If our answer is yes, we will find ourselves doing something for him.
Feeding people in body, mind or spirit.
Whenever we do that with His Spirit in us we are serving others His Love.
Jesus never asked us to…..
I had lunch with my sister today and couldn’t believe what the Lord did for me. While we were sitting there I had a flashback of something I’ve been dreaming about lately, something I usually try to push out of the way. Today, as it came I blurted out what happened. It seemed to me that I had practically screamed it – but apparently it was just a whisper because my sister said, what? And I looked at her and…..
