Although there have been ups and downs in the development of my closest friendships, I’ve remained committed to them because I am grateful for their faithfulness to me and their various acts of kindness over the years. Reflecting on my love for my closest friends brought me to thinking on the progression of my relationshipContinue reading "My Evolution of Obedience"

As we read and hear about natural disasters, we pray for all those affected in one way or another, those involved in search and rescue efforts, those caring for the injured and plead with God for restoration of broken families and communities. God is our refuge God is our refuge and strength, a very presentContinue reading "Prayers in Times of Trouble and Disaster"

From Wikipedia: Justice delayed is justice denied. "Justice delayed is justice denied" is a legal maxim meaning that if legal redress is available for a party that has suffered some injury, but is not forthcoming in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no redress at all. We are probably familiar withContinue reading "Gratitude Delayed…."

Culled from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity: 'If anyone thinks that Christians regard unchastity as the supreme vice, he is quite wrong. The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all sins. All the worst pleasures are purely spiritual: the pleasure of putting other people in the wrong; of bossingContinue reading "The Worst Pleasures"

Need we say more? The inter-relationship between these three spiritual blessings explains why Paul almost always started his letters with the same words. These blessings are all ours when we sign on to the Salvific Plan and respond to that sacrifice by resolving to live as Jesus instructed us to.

Every miracle begins with an act of obedience, carried out in faith. Think about it. Whether it is the raising of Lazarus from the dead, or the passing of Israelites through the Red Sea, or the healing of Naaman; there is an extraordinary and usually absurd-on-the-surface request made or commandment given and the occurence ofContinue reading "Miracles Arise From Obedience"

When it comes  to the desired attitude towards riches, it boils down to if one considers earthly riches as owned or loaned. It does not matter if one has a little or a lot, the mindset behind the acquisition is the key and every thing else stems from there. If it is yours because youContinue reading "Owned or Loaned?"

If we really believe our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit as detailed in Scripture, then we should be somewhat concerned when meditating on the gospel passages that describe the only recorded episode of Christ's anger - the desecration of the temple by money changers and merchants who sold animals. If Jesus wasContinue reading "A Simple Matter of Respect"

One could conclude that Apostle Paul grew up in the fancy part of town. He certainly had an enviable pedigree/family line and was educated at the equivalent of a highly selective, ivy-league college; at the feet of the renowned Gamaliel. He was likely in the Fortune 40 of his time, accomplished and highly successful. HisContinue reading "A Desired Loss of Privilege"

I am often sad and bewildered to hear those Preachers who focus on the blessings and promises of the Christian faith and gloss over the crosses that come with it.  Truth is, the costs in this relationship run both ways. Jesus paid a hefty price for our salvation and part of the response to thatContinue reading "A Two-Way Costly Relationship"