It has been said, “The worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.” (Agnes Martin) We would do well to think about that in relation to ourselves. When the focus rests mainly on self when engaged in work, the thoughts may tend to … [Read more...] about THE COMMON GOOD!
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FROM HEART TO HAND!
Genuine love ought to reside in our heart; a love for God and for others. (i.e. Matthew 22:37-39) However, we are also to be mindful of the practical extension of it. Though we may express words of love, how is that love being tangibly declared? Is it being duly moved from heart to … [Read more...] about FROM HEART TO HAND!
What Good Does God Expect of Me?
Does God expect anything from me? If you follow Jesus and the Christian Faith, God does expect something from you. Even in other religions there is always a sense of God requiring something. Even if you do not believe in a God, the Natural World order requires something from me. A universal idea is that one should love one's neighbor. The … [Read more...] about What Good Does God Expect of Me?
LIVING ALIVE!
If we claim to be believers while not living alive to the Lord, are we not then actually living a lie? And, if this is the case, are we truly living? In addressing the care of widows, Paul also noted something of their character in writing. . … [Read more...] about LIVING ALIVE!
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 5 of 5)
Some people are said to wear their heart on their sleeve. This expression is a reference to those who display their feelings openly and habitually, rather than keeping them private. Sometimes that comes in the form of constant whining. However, the heart properly worn should reveal itself in … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 5 of 5)
