One of the hardest things a Follower of Christ is asked to do is to pray for their enemies. How do you bless those who curse you and feed those who clearly wish you have nothing to feed yourself with? (Luke 6:27-30.) Human nature is much more comfortable with the cries of David for GodContinue reading "Lent Day 23: Feed Your Enemies"

Once in a while, God places a burden in our minds about someone we know. We are enlightened as to what is going on in their lives, or problems they may have not yet realized, talk less of ventured to think about. It might be about them or their loved ones. In the past, IContinue reading "Lent Day 22: Right Message; Wrong Timing and/or Wrong Messenger"

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi "When anything in life is an absolute requirement for your happiness and self-worth, it is essentially an 'idol,' something you are actually worshiping. When such a thing is threatened, your anger is absolute. Your anger is actually the way the idolContinue reading "Lent Day 21: 10 Memorable Quotes on Forgiveness"

Hate is a word that God does not really want in the Christian's lexicon except it is used in the context of sin. Here we are probably allowed to let our hatred roll full steam, as long as it is sin we are hating and not the sinner. Moreso if that sinner is the personContinue reading "Lent Day 20: We Need To Go Cold-Turkey!"

(B.C. - Before Christ; A.D. - Anno Domini or In the year of the Lord, i.e. after the birth of Christ) We know that in any organization or society, power and authority comes with responsibility; the greater the authority, the greater the responsibility. We Followers of Christ have received access to the tremendous power thatContinue reading "Lent Day 19: Scripture Prayers B.C./A.D."

A much beloved verse,  Psalm 103:1 is a deep yearning of gratitude and praise that goes beyond the ordinary. It is not enough to bless the Lord with the mouth, hands, feet or any part of the mortal flesh. That is a good mode of thanks, but this God who proves to me everyday thatContinue reading "Lent Day 18: Bless The Lord, O My Soul!!"

Psalm 57. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. 2 I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. 3 He will send fromContinue reading "Lent Day 17: Psalms of Protection – Psalm 57 Scripture Prayer"

It is a familiar, well-loved verse for most Christians, quoted to reassure ourselves and our loved ones. A promise of great things to come in the future, especially when one cannot imagine how they will be worked out. "For I know well the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe!Continue reading "Lent Day 16: Obedience"

The Holy Spirit broadens our minds and gives us a practical understanding and subsequent appreciation of the differences we have as individuals and communities. Prior to this gradual transformation, we often feel that people have to think and behave in certain ways based on our interpretation of moral and Christian principles. Needless to say, thisContinue reading "Lent Day 15: The Spirit and Tolerance"

Yesterday, a sister-friend of mine asked me about my ongoing journey in spiritual growth; how do I understand the changes that have been happening and continue to happen to me? How has the ongoing, daily renewal of my mind affected the way I think and do things or interact with others? She suggested I spendContinue reading "Lent Day 14: It’s All About God’s Glory"