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Forgiven, Restored, Accepted. Jun 2, 2022 It is written that we shall “stand before” Him, shall appear, shall be inspected. The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by the work of Christ, that some of us, that…
The Idolatry of Shame Oct 8, 2018 If I find in myself desires nothing in this world can satisfy, I can only conclude that I was not made for here. If the flesh that I fight is at best only light and momentary,…
Ikons of Mercy And Grace Jun 13, 2018 A particular toy or a particular ikon may be itself a work of art, but that is logically accidental; its artistic merits will not make it a better toy or a better ikon. They may make…
CQ 6:33 – Looking for The Kingdom First Mar 7, 2018 How can you find out if you are living within the will of God? Here is the sign: If you are troubled about any thing, this means that you have not completely given yourself over to…
Forgiveness: The Gift of Loving Those Who Hurt Us Mar 1, 2018 Jesus taught us how to forgive out of love, how to forget out of humility. So let us examine our hearts and see if there is any unforgiven hurt – any unforgotten bitterness! It is easy…
What? Like You Are Gonna Lose? Jan 4, 2017 Sing aloud, children! sing to the glorious King of Redemption, who sits on the throne, for the seraphim high veil their faces, and cry, and the angels are praising the Son. With His raiment blood-dyed, and…
Fallen from Grace – And into His Mercy Sep 24, 2016 Falling from grace does not mean losing your salvation. It means losing your sanity…. But if you are in His grace, and you fall from grace… You land right in mercy! OH, that has got to…
Pressed Beyond Measure Aug 15, 2016 The paths of wisdom are not like walks in the garden, which we make use of for diversion only, and an amusement; but like tracks in a great road, which we press forward in with care…
Too Proud to Feel Forgiven May 2, 2016 Christians who remain in hiding continue to live the lie. We deny the reality of our sin. In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal…
Tough Curves on The Path Nov 5, 2015 Before I am asked to show compassion toward my brothers and sisters in their suffering, He asks me to accept His compassion in my own life, to be transformed by it, to become caring and compassionate…
Closing The Distance in Our Relationship with G_d And Others Oct 24, 2015 Open thy gate of mercy, gracious God! My soul flies through these wounds to seek out thee.~William Shakespeare (1564-1616) But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of…
A Good Day to Die Oct 10, 2015 Perhaps Today Is A Good Day to Die~ Klingon Proverb The Lord loves you, devotedly and individually, loves you just as you are…. Accustom yourself to the wonderful thought that God loves you with a tenderness,…
His Merciful Voice May 6, 2015 Kyrie Eleison (Gr. Lord have mercy)~ Ancient words of the ChurchAnd you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power…
The Blinding Temptation of Religion Apr 19, 2015 Religion is the futile attempt of man to be good enough to be accepted by G_d on his own merits – all the while foolishly believing he already is.~Makala Barnabas Doulos What makes a genius? The…
Hosea’s Lesson Mar 29, 2015 To be willing to accept crucifixion with Christ; to leave all yourself, your plans and your longings, your abilities and your possessions, all of them at the cross so that you only trust and love and…
No Weapon Prospers – Not Even Our Own Failure Feb 2, 2015 Our primary task in solitude is… to keep the eyes of our mind and heart on him who is our divine Savior. Only in the context of grace can we face our sin; only in the…
Immeasurable Mercy Feb 13, 2014 It is certain that of all those present at the meal, the one who most honors the Lord is Mary Magdalene, who is so persuaded of the infinite mercy of God that all her sins appear…
The Hammer and Anvil of Grace Feb 12, 2014 Part 2 of 2… some of the logistical details are unclear, but the core and moral of the story stand. Grace. Stunning. Abundant. It is that unmerited gift of G_d that gives us EVERYTHING we need…
The Speed of Relationship May 17, 2012 Beware of believing that the human soul is simple, or that human life is simple. Our relationship to God in Christ is the only simple thing there is. If the devil succeeds in making this relationship…