There is no doubt that Jesus’ teaching caused division. This is true today. The life, preaching, and mission of Jesus are predicated upon the assumption that all is not well with us, that we stand in need of a renovation of vision, attitude, and behavior. We are not OK despite what our culture tries to impose on us.
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The Christian life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering deeper.
Continue reading “The Rhythm of Grace”
As we enter in the final weeks of our Lenten journey, are you thirsting for God in a different way? Are you more aware of the hungers that are driving the actions of your life? We were created for praise and worship of God. Lets aspire to living the life of holiness that God thirsts for us to live. Lets pray for this grace.
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Are you finding yourself weary from the heavy burdens you carry? Do you long for the healing power of God’s presence? Here is something to think and pray about each day this week:
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The word “faith” is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is unfortunate, for faith stands at the very heart of what it meansto be a Christian. The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right definition: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
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It happens. Somebody speaks to me in a cutting tone.
So I want to cut right back. That’s the way life is.
But who says it has to be this way?
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My word of focus this year.
How am I doing? Do my actions meet my goals and do I make every effort to:
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Our life is made up of a series of moments, each of them, unique, and none of which will ever come again.
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The gospel always invites us to a deeper level. In the parable of the fig tree the owner cursed because it bore no fruit (Luke 13:1-9). On a deeper level, we might notice that the Lord expects us to bear spiritual fruit.
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“Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family. Be holy.”— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Continue reading “Holiness is Simple”
Smitten With Goodness 