Waiting is hard. The process of waiting is rarely enjoyable, and it is often uncomfortable, uncertain, and frustrating. Waiting feels passive, too much like inaction which is hard to do in our action-oriented world. Yet waiting is an important aspect of faith. It is a time of preparation, of drawing close to God, actively anticipating the movement of God.
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The best way to serve God.
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Why is chastity important?
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Continue reading “Gift of Goodness – November 18, 2021”So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Continue reading “Gift of Goodness – November 11, 2021”Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires greed into gratitude.
St. John Chrysostom
Ingratitude to God.
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This is a big week with our first Anniversary on All Saint’s Day yesterday and today’s celebration of All Soul’s Day. All Saints is a celebration of the communion of saints, those people we believe are in heaven. All Souls’ Day is a day where we pray for all souls. This includes those in purgatory, waiting to get into heaven. I love the Christian concept of the importance of the individual soul that underlies All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. God’s goodness has shined a light on this importance for me over the years.
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Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8)
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Want to win a battle worth winning? Learn from those who have been successful.
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The best way to serve God.
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