HOLY AND ALERT LISTENING
The great Quaker mystic Thomas Kelly (1893-1941) has given clear directions for profitable listening and meditation. He said, “The first step… obedience, is the flaming […]
December 2021
MORALISTIC CONSCIENCE
When we are young our parents, teachers, church, coaches and the general tenor of social norms, train our conscience. This is when we learn “right […]
THE WAY OF WISDOM
Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and author wrote,“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Knowledge gives us information. Wisdom gives us light on the […]
LONELY FORGIVENESS
Joseph Krakoff, a rabbi, was asked if he could forgive someone who was remorseless. He said yes. In his hospice work, he intervened on behalf […]
EMPTY RELIGION
Jeremiah, a prophet of God, is used by the Lord to remind and reawaken our hearts concerning Empty Religion. “Don’t be fooled by those who […]
COMMON SENSE
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) author and professor wrote in ‘Mere Christianity,’ “Remember that, as I said, the right direction leads not only to peace but to […]
KINGDOM PARADOX
Much of the Kingdom of God is a paradox. It so often goes contrary to our normal thoughts and behavior patterns that we wonder how […]
TRUE WEIGHT II
I recently went to the Doctor for my semi-annual check up and weigh in (See TRUE WEIGHT Sept 13, 2021 RMJ Archives). The Weigh In […]
FAITH AND FAKE
When people are afraid or concerned they often demonstrate some kind of superstitious expression like finger crossing combined with a clasped hands gesture of prayer […]