Jesus complains when the crowds use worldly standards to size him up. They are caught up in their opinions and all too easily pass judgment on Him. They accuse Jesus of being possessed by a demon, a drunkard, and so on.
Continue reading “Week 52. Seeing. Without Judgment.”Despite the rejection and harsh judgments of many, Jesus went about doing good. This is what he meant by saying that “wisdom is vindicated by her works.”
Continue reading “Week 52. Seeing. Through Works.”God comes to us in many and various ways each day. Sometimes he reveals his goodness to us when he allows us to succeed in life. Other times he permits trials in our life so that we can cling more surely to Him.
Continue reading “Week 52. Seeing. Eyes of Faith.”When I am in love with God and “fearing” him above all things, I am rooted in a power that transcends space and time. A power that governs the universe in its entirety, a power that is greater than life and death.
Continue reading “Week 52. Seeing. Supreme Good.”
Merry Christmas! God, as Christ, became human to help us change our mindset and to give us new life. Born humble and in complete surrender this gives us a new way to see, a new way to live life.
Continue reading “Week 52. Seeing. My Way, My Life.”Father Richard Rohr offers a practice of deepening love and healing, teaching us to rest in love a place where we are seen.
Continue reading “Week 51. Being Seen. Looking for God’s Goodness and Weekly Reflection Summary.”Love and belonging are basic needs and essential to living the human experience. Belief in our worthiness keeps us from living fully. We bridge the divide by being fully seen, known, and loved.
Continue reading “Week 51. Being Seen. Fully Seen.”Free me from any evil passions. Heal my heart of all disorderly affections. Purify me so I may become fit to love, courageous to suffer, and constant to persevere.
Continue reading “Week 51. Being Seen. An Excellent Thing.”My weight loss accountability group named “God’s Temples” is a microcosm of how I work for justice. Fighting laziness, temptation and numbness in our group is how we fight for justice. It is a battle. Our bodies, the temple of our souls, should be given their due as we all have a basic need for well-being. But our culture is against us.
Continue reading “Week 51. Being Seen. Being Just.”Preserve me. You alone are my good. You are my portion in my cup. I bless you and keep you before me. My heart rejoices and my soul is glad. My body rests. You do not abandon my soul. You show me life, joy, and blessings. I feel known and seen. At last I have found my calling…
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Smitten With Goodness 