It might not be surprising that many people have a difficult time in accepting the Christmas Story, the story about the birth of Jesus , the One whom we call the Son of God. There is so much talk of strange and mysterious things happening, angels, prophecy, people following stars – admit it, some of this does sound a…..
In the Book of Genesis there is mention about how God put a rainbow in the sky to remind himself that he would never again destroy the earth. Some people tend to stress the words ‘with a flood’ – But I am one who thinks God doesn’t want to destroy the earth or anything that our Good Lord has created. …..
I’ve been stressed I’ve been blessed I know I am loved.
It’s been about two years since I have written a blog – tonight seemed like a good time to reconnect because of the three lines written above.
Sing those lines to the tune of “I’ve been cheated, been mistreated, when will I be loved?” If you don’t know the tune you could google it on You Tube and I’m sure it will pop up somewhere . . The…..
I am quoting from page 92 of the book.
“In John 17:3, Jesus describes eternal life.
And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
Is that what we want for ourselves and our children, for our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and our neighbors? Jesus, at one time, told his disciples that everyone who does the will of his Father is his mother, brother, and…..
Today is 9/11/2017. Many people are remembering 9/11 and honoring the victims, first responders and survivors of the places where the terrible events took place.
I’d like to take some time to remember the countless people who survived the events from a distance. The healthcare workers and emergency workers who watched, who wanted to go help, but had to stay behind to help the…..
Restore My Soul by June G Paul
(This song has also been given two other titles: “Break My Will” and “Living Water”)
Break my will, Lord and make it thine Break my will, Lord and fill me With Living Water restore my soul Break my will, Lord and make me whole.
Holy Spirit, come touch me now Holy Spirit, come touch me With Living Water restore my soul Holy Spirit, come touch me now.
Holy Spirit, come bathe me now…..
It has been awhile since my last post. Part of the reason was an inability to access my blog. Thank God that has been repaired! I have been told by many people that a person who is drawn to writing and journaling rarely has a large following – that a person who designs and leads retreats for spiritual growth rarely has a large following. But that workshops and conferences are highly attended. To me – that’s an interesting phenomenon. I…..
So often people think or feel there is nothing they can do to help someone who is suffering through addiction or withdrawal. But there is something almost everyone can do and that is pray for increased faith in those who want to help themselves and others to help. Yesterday I read a poet’s blog post titled 3 Days Without about Heroin Addiction. (www.douglassteelepoetry.com) One of the lines in Doug’s poem is “help him help himself.” I wrote the following comment…..
Today’s Gospel Reading is John 12:1-11. Those of us who are familiar with this part of the story have heard about the exchange of words between Jesus and Judas when Mary used the costly perfume to anoint Jesus’ feet. Judas thought it was a waste to spend the perfume on Jesus when it could…..
You think you have stress preparing for Easter? Too much happening during Holy Week? Too many people to visit for the ‘Holiday?’ Consider again the thought of Praying Your Way Through this week while thinking about the stress Jesus endured preparing himself and his disciples for the Last Passover Meal he would share with his disciples, the last Passover…..