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The Kingdom Suffers Violence

DevotionalNovember 17, 202313Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our modern world seems to run on violence. And it seems that every day the news is of more violence there and more violence here. From college campuses arguing over speech and “safe zones” and “trigger warnings” to the very real violence of terrorism all meant to disrupt and destroy. And can we even talk…

The Unavoidable Lessons We All Need

DevotionalNovember 16, 202311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Let's face it; we all have to deal with the consequences of adulthood. Growing up means learning necessary life lessons. But avoiding these lessons means a perpetual childishness that ruins relationships! My daughter has now gotten her first job. And just the other day, I was talking to her and she was saying she was…

True Faith Makes You Outward Focused

DevotionalNovember 15, 202312Views 0Likes 0Comments

The myth of Narcissus is legendary. Narcissus was a man who was exceptionally handsome and knew it. And his actions reflected his utter disdain for those who loved him. He walked through life proud of his appearance and dismissive of those who admired him. Nemesis watched Narcissus and how he treated those around him and…

“How Do You Know Me?”

DevotionalNovember 14, 202312Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our society is experiencing a pandemic of mental and psychological confusion when it comes to our identity. From children being butchered to deal with the confusion of growing up, to whole new "tribes" of people being formed around this or that sexual desire or attraction, to us divining ourselves up based on skin color, nationality,…

The Plain Truth of Two Choices

DevotionalNovember 13, 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

The great Oriental philosopher Confucius declared "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." I would add, "It may be simple, but it isn't easy!" So, why do you think we tend to complicate our lives? More and more I'm convinced that those who want things complicated want to maintain a level of…

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem!

DevotionalNovember 10, 202315Views 0Likes 1Comment

It seems there has been conflict, bloody and otherwise, in the Middle East forever. No matter what is going on, the hatred and the destruction seem to be ever-present. And it is such a tragedy perpetuated by politics, revenge, and a hunger for control. The fact is we simply cannot read the history of that part…

Attentiveness – The Key to Spiritual Health

DevotionalNovember 9, 202311Views 0Likes 0Comments

St. John of Damaskos says: "Without attentiveness and watchfulness of the intellect we cannot be saved and rescued from the devil, who walks about ‘like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour’." Sounds pretty serious. And yet, the virtue of attentiveness is so very difficult and elusive. I guess it's so difficult because it is…

The Message Delivered by Angels

DevotionalNovember 8, 202315Views 0Likes 0Comments

For centuries and across all cultures and languages, the idea of "Don't shoot the messenger" prevailed. In the days before our modern communications technology, the rulers would use the "town crier" to make announcements and even convey bad news to the village. It was considered treason to harm the local town crier. But what about Messengers…

The Power of Following An Example

DevotionalNovember 7, 202311Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Early is on time. On-time is late. Late is unacceptable!" These were my words, but they were coming out of my daughter's mouth! She was giving a friend of her's a hard time about being late to dance practice. We don't "do" "Greek time" "Country time" or any other ethnic excuse for being late in…

Christ Is Better

DevotionalNovember 6, 202312Views 0Likes 0Comments

My hometown is Atlanta and the Coca-Cola company reigns supreme. Why, any self-respecting Atlantan wouldn't be caught with a Pepsi in his hand! But we all had to cringe a bit during the "New Coke" craze. Frankly, it was embarrassing. Thank God it didn't last too long and the tried and true "Original Formula" was…

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The Kingdom Suffers Violence

The Unavoidable Lessons We All Need

True Faith Makes You Outward Focused

“How Do You Know Me?”

The Plain Truth of Two Choices

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem!

Attentiveness – The Key to Spiritual Health

The Message Delivered by Angels

The Power of Following An Example

Christ Is Better

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