It is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25th, or that the first Pilgrim meal was the 4th Thursday of the 11th month. But specific dates don’t matter if there are circumstances beyond your control. Often times various family groups have celebrations a day or two before the big holiday, or maybe evenContinue reading “Pieces of Curiosity”
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Pieces of Discord
Our world is a suffering place right now. Political opinions are causing rifts with friends and family members. “Their way” is the right way. It is not a “Christian” thing; it is a PEOPLE thing. Praying, calling your political leaders, signing petitions, this is how to make change. How NOT to make change is belittlingContinue reading “Pieces of Discord”
When we get stuck
Have you felt “stuck” in your prayer life? Sometimes we forget the more we lean on Christ, the less stuck we become, and the softer the place is to land. But it’s hard “getting there” sometimes. I was recently hospitalized. I actually could not pull a decent prayer together in my head, I couldn’tContinue reading “When we get stuck”
Agape Love
Webster defines “agape” as being in a state of wonder. I often felt the meaning was to “love as Jesus loved,” it also involves faithfulness, commitment, and an act of the will. It is distinguished from the other types of love by its lofty moral nature and strong character. Agape love is beautifully described inContinue reading “Agape Love”
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