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Be Strong In The Lord!

BlogSeptember 20, 2022508Views0Likes2Comments
I love this Armed Forces Motto: “The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.” Isn’t that great? In other words, when you put the time into preparing for battle, you are more ready to face the fight. And what is true for physical fighting is also true for the spiritual battle…

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Meant to Be Visible!

BlogSeptember 19, 2022447Views0Likes0Comments
In his "must read" book "On The Incarnation" St. Athanasius said "“Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.” Think of that, The Creator insisted on making visible the Invisible, and to make accessible The Uncreated. But that was God's intention…

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She Loved Much!

BlogSeptember 16, 2022389Views0Likes0Comments
The ancient Oriental philosopher Lao Tzu said "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." It is amazing to me that every culture has this idea of the concept of "love." And every culture embraces the definition of love as a great good and a deep desire of…

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The Cross Exalted!

BlogSeptember 14, 2022393Views0Likes0Comments
"Until you have eradicated the evils in your heart, do not obey it, because the heart seeks to increase what it already has stored inside."  St Mark the Ascetic, On the Spiritual Law We prideful humans can't understand the power of this wisdom without the "foolishness" of the Cross of Jesus Christ. It is the paradox…

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Tempted to Give Up!

BlogSeptember 13, 2022438Views0Likes1Comment
Ever thought about giving up? Yeah, I know. What time is it? I confess to struggling with this temptation all the time. And the temptation to give up seems to come in all sorts of shapes and sizes; from small things to big things. Plus, it seems we live in a modern culture that celebrates…

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I Have Been a Fool

BlogSeptember 12, 2022420Views0Likes0Comments
Steve Jobs said ” Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.” So true. Most of us are far too comfortable with mediocrity or “that’s good enough.” Because of this, we get a life that never is pressed to discover its potential, the possibilities. What a waste. And…

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