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Questions Without Answers
Good evening, Beloved Readers. Ever had a question that nagged at you? A question that demanded an answer, and like now? Yet in all your searching, you find there’s no answer? Welcome to tonight’s post. Tonight, I’m talking about questions … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, community, daily living, growth, heretics/heretical thinking, life, mysticism, religion, spirituality, thoughts
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The Hardest Commandment
Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, community, heretics/heretical thinking, life, spirituality, thoughts
Tagged communion, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Christ, Last Supper
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Love at Lent
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, community, daily living, encouragement, health and healing, society, thoughts
Tagged Gospel of John, Jesus, Lenten Season, love, Peter, Valentines Day
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Steal Away
Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. 1 My Lord, He calls me, He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t … Continue reading
Posted in community, culture, history, politics, Race, religion, social media, society, thoughts, world
Tagged "Steal Away", current events, liberation, slavery, United Nations, Wallace Willis
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Be Brilliant!
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Good afternoon Beloved Readers! This past … Continue reading
Posted in community, daily living, encouragement, life, thoughts, worship
Tagged Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Christ, Sermon on the Mount
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“Christ” In Christmas?
Scripture reference: Luke 2:1-20 (The Birth of Jesus, and the Shepherds and the Angels) Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent; and tonight is Christmas Eve. I recently read a Facebook post about how churches have elaborate Christmas pageants-spending oodles … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, community, culture, life, relationships, religion, spirituality, thoughts, worship
Tagged Advent, angels, Christmas, Gospel of Luke, Jesus, Joseph, Mary, shepherds, Sight and Sound
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Rights at Advent
Scripture reference: Luke 1:25-38 (Elizabeth’s pregnancy and the Annunciation of Mary) Good morning Beloved Readers. Exactly one week from today will be Christmas Day. Time sure flew this Advent Season. Today’s post is going to be a touchy subject, so … Continue reading
Posted in community, culture, politics, Race, sex, thoughts
Tagged abortion, Advent, Elizabeth, Gospel of Luke, Kate Cox, Ken Paxton, Mary, Texas, Womens Rights
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Grief at Advent
This is going to be the hardest Advent/Christmas season ever. This will be the first Christmas without our son, Carrington. In fact, it was at the end of the season in January when Carrington passed. It’s as if a dark … Continue reading