Tag: Jesus
Truth
Whatever comes into my mind is not true. I accept that reality, however, below rationality the opposite is shown to be the truth in this matter, there is a region that is really in control, the emotional, feelings, that make objective thought difficult, perhaps impossible, who after all is objective? It is a struggle to… Read More ›
Holy man off Cleveland exit I-75
He actually has a regal look about him, at least when first spotted, sitting on the side of the road. Long white beard, thin hair also uncut, in matching white shirt and shorts, soaked with sweat on some days. Looks almost like some sort of holy man one might see in India, along the roads… Read More ›
If Today You Hear His Voice
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (Hebrews 3:15) Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, who even before he was born, and then just after birth, experienced the world’s rejection…. Read More ›
All of those I will meet today
This is my best day. I live to serve you, God. I will pray for all of your children who will not get out of bed today because they died or they are sick, or they are sad. Please help me to be kind to and to love all of those who I meet today…. Read More ›
To be seen
The more the life of Jesus is contemplated, I believe the broader our understanding of what it was about deepens. To enter into one of the stories and see how differently Jesus related to others can be an eye opener. The Samaritan woman for instance with whom Jesus talked to at the well. It is… Read More ›
Simply talking with someone else and sharing ones faith
The greatest way we can show respect for someone is to simply listen to them and not to try to change their minds. I suppose in trying to such a thing would lead to ‘Excedrin Headache #8”, since it is impossible. Howe do I know this? From personal experience when I am communing with others…. Read More ›
Temporary loss of hearing
Malchus the servant of the High Priest Over the last three months I had some temporary diminishment in my ability to hear in my left ear. At first I did not notice because it was so gradual. However I did notice that when speaking on the phone I had to switch to my right ear…. Read More ›
Seeing deeply — I choose
(Gail Bardis) Choosing is iffy. For when we consciously, make a choice, it will open up a new road to walk on, a new way of seeing the world which may take time to experience in its fullness. To not choose is a choice as well and its affect on our lives may not be… Read More ›
What is beneath the facade?
I like driving in some parts of Atlanta when driving someone for a doctor’s appointment. Going to Piedmont Hospital for instance, getting off on North Ave, brings me into a very nice part of Atlanta; one of the many neighborhoods that are older and have lots of trees and foliage all year round….very restful after… Read More ›
A lady really down on herself
I was talking to one of our retreatants a few months ago. She is very devout, loving and a caregiver. Yet when we talked she was really hard on herself, filled with revulsion and would not allow anything positive to be said of her. So as she was finished I asked her if she thought… Read More ›