LIVING LIKE ANGELS
This story is told of The Desert Fathers: “It was said of Abba John the Dwarf, that one day he said to his elder brother, ‘I […]
June 2024
IN YOUR LIGHT
“For with you is the fountain of life;in your light we see light.” (Psalm 36:9) The scriptures are clear that ‘the light’ was the Word […]
OUR FATHER
If we can’t call God, Father, there is apt to be an orphan sound to our voice when we talk to the Lord. When we […]
THE REPENTANCE MANUAL
Apologies for crimes and criminal behavior: “That is not the kind of person I am. I don’t know what came over me and caused this […]
BAPTISM OF THE MIND
Baptism is to be immersed in some agent. The scriptures mention these: water, Spirit and fire as well as others. There are seven baptisms recorded […]
TRUE PRAYER
François Fénelon (1651-1715) theologian and poet wrote: “True prayer is only another name for the love of God. Its excellence does not consist in the […]
TRAINING FOR REIGNING III
For the last couple of days we have considered some ideas about Genesis 1:28: “Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill […]
TRAINING FOR REIGNING II
In yesterday’s Journal entry we covered some ideas about ‘ruling and reigning of creation’ from Genesis 1:28. We continue with: “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill […]
TRAINING FOR REIGNING I
For a long time I read the Genesis 1 account this way: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the […]
SPORTS BETTING
Betting on sports is nothing new, but the way it is now encouraged is very concerning. There have always been bookies and places to place […]