Not finding my manner of life described in books, although I have no problem with that, yet, for reassurance, I would appreciate your thoughts about it. In conversation some days ago a devout person told me the spiritual life was a life of grace, which begins with servile fear, which is increased by hope of [...]
Practice of the Presence of God: Letter One
You so earnestly desire that I describe the method by which I arrived at that habitual sense of God’s presence, which our merciful Lord has been pleased to grant me. I am complying to your request with my request that you show my letter to no one. If I knew that you would let it [...]
Right Giving
Forbes published an article in 2007 titled Benefits from Giving which begins by saying, “We all admire people who live the credo ‘It’s better to give than receive,’ but it might be even better to give and receive–especially when you can afford it and get the biggest tax benefit.” (Feigenbaum, 2007) The article goes on to highlight [...]
Humility in Service
I suppose most would tell you that the return on investment in volunteer work is not the point. I disagree. To give of ourselves for the needs of this world with no concern on what the return might be is foolish and wasteful. It’s not a good use of our resources; it’s poor stewardship. Of [...]
Chapter One – Awake
This is the first chapter of my book ‘Groans of the Prisoners’. All proceeds go to adoption! Visit this page for more information. He awoke. Eyes open. Something’s wrong. Wrong pillow. He was lying on his side facing a cinder block wall. It was hot. He began to tense, this wasn’t his home. He looked [...]
Why pray?
It makes sense to me that we should read John 3:30 as a prayer of John the Baptist rather than just a statement. “He must become greater, I must become less”. Yes, he was answering a question. No, he probably was not closing his eyes or bowing his head. But let me suggest that the [...]
We Left Everything!
As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit [...]
Ruby and notes
I woke up at 5:30 on Thursday morning for a weekly breakfast I attend. It was cut short. Around 7am I got a text from Jade that said, “Call me now, urgent”. Twelve hours later I was in a different state, in a hospital, holding a baby that would soon become my daughter. We named [...]
Against the Bend
We all have a bend toward something(s) evil. We are fallen to be so bent. For some habits or addictions there is an easy solution. Stay away from whatever triggers a relapse. Alcoholics are told to stay away from the bar. Gamblers are told to stay away from casinos. Gluttons be careful around food. We [...]
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