Jesus Said 'Lighten Up'
06/02/10 06:06
The Bible tells us that we need leisure time to achieve proper balance in our lives. God Himself rested on the seventh day and commanded us to set aside the Sabbath for holy leisure. He did so for our benefit. Long, leisurely Sunday afternoons surrounded by family and friends and time spent in church reflecting on the goodness of the Lord, are of great value precisely because they are so counter-cultural. They are opportunities to step off the treadmill and make sure all our hard work is in keeping with God's plan for our life. Read More...
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The Enemy Within
06/16/09 07:33
“. . . I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you. . .” (Matthew 5: 43-48)
We seem to have forgotten one of the most important lessons of the Cold War: it ended without a single shot being fired while millions world-wide prayed for peace. There can be no more dramatic example of what can happen when we follow Jesus’ dictum to pray for our enemies. Read More...
We seem to have forgotten one of the most important lessons of the Cold War: it ended without a single shot being fired while millions world-wide prayed for peace. There can be no more dramatic example of what can happen when we follow Jesus’ dictum to pray for our enemies. Read More...
The Spirit of Peace
05/31/09 09:21
". . . Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you." (John 20: 19-23)
The Holy Spirit is mentioned only 14 times in the Bible, but His presence is felt on every inspiring page. Each time we open the Good Book, we encounter another example of the Spirit at work. The gifts of the Spirit - - such as peace - - are waiting to be discovered in sacred scripture, ready to be applied to our daily lives.
In today’s reading from the Book of John, we witness a pivotal moment in history when Christ revealed to us the relationship between the Spirit of peace and forgiveness. Read More...
The Holy Spirit is mentioned only 14 times in the Bible, but His presence is felt on every inspiring page. Each time we open the Good Book, we encounter another example of the Spirit at work. The gifts of the Spirit - - such as peace - - are waiting to be discovered in sacred scripture, ready to be applied to our daily lives.
In today’s reading from the Book of John, we witness a pivotal moment in history when Christ revealed to us the relationship between the Spirit of peace and forgiveness. Read More...
Jesus Brings Peace
04/13/09 06:59
There are many obstacles on the path to peace, but none greater than ourselves. At times, we can be our own worst enemy. In the search for peace, we have to start by looking within ourselves. Living tranquilly means living in harmony with ourselves, undivided in mind, heart and soul. Read More...