Category Archives: Religion
Standing in the Gap
There is much going on around us detestable. Many lives are being destroyed, people are being disenfranchised, and the powerful seem to be callous in the face of such immense suffering, intent on their own agendas. They are willing to spend millions to have their own way while people die of starvation, go hungry on their own doorsteps, die because … Continue reading
Break the Silence
Keeping silent about Jesus Christ is not an option, once we have experienced God’s saving grace that comes through our Lord and Savior. It can only be good news that has to be shared. However, it is important that we allow God to continue working in our lives so that we are changed into Christ’s likeness and our actions match … Continue reading
That Health Thing
I remember sometime ago I had the motto, “A consecrated life is a healthy life.” Some people might say that’s overstating it but at that time the realization had hit me in a new way that giving all to God includes our bodies and so we honor God by taking the steps within our power to be healthy. This includes … Continue reading
God’s Mission
I was reminded again this week that even though we work with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is God’s work, God’s mission. We are privileged to share in it but always we have to be responsive to how, what, where, when, and to whom God would have us serve and share the good news. We have to make room for … Continue reading
God? Maybe
If we could have the new without change, life would be grand. At least that’s what our actions and attitudes suggest. We see things that we like and at a level would wish to get them, but then when we think about the change we’d need, perhaps not. We can’t be bothered. We like the idea of God and even … Continue reading
Time Out
There’s a difference between God and us. For starters, God is all present and all knowing. It seems, though, that sometimes we get mixed up. With the advent of cell phones we sometimes behave as if we are God or need to be God – always available. I’m not sure if we’re doing this for the people we seek to … Continue reading
Time to Pray
I plugged it into the electrical outlet and then I plugged it into the computer. But you know what? Nothing was going to happen until I plugged it into the data port. Yes. I am talking about the dsl cable, and yes, I know many people are wireless, but it still holds true. For the data to come through, there … Continue reading
The Lord Is my Light and My Salvation
This Psalm is one of the many Psalms which many Christians know by heart. Most people would recite Psalms 27 when they feel the need for a spiritual boost. The LORD Is My Light and My Salvation – Psalms 27 A Psalm of David. 1. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is … Continue reading
In Everything Give Thanks
I recall as a child my mother saying, “In everything give thanks”. I could not understand what she meant or what the statement meant. However, as I grew and mature in mind and spirit, I echo her sentiments. The situations we encounter in life, whether they are good or bad in our interpretation, deserve to be embraced from a positive, … Continue reading
The Lord is My Shepherd
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for You are with … Continue reading