Tag: Jesus
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The Gospel According to Fast Food
The angry yells of a customer were heard throughout Arby’s. A car in the drive through lane was not happy at their order and the cashier at the window was getting the brunt of the verbal onslaught. The manager came forward to try to de-escalate the situation, but the opposite happened and then the cursing…
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Cultivating Patience: A Path to Spiritual Growth | Thought, Word & Deed
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 In today’s fast-paced world, exemplifying patience has become a rare but valuable trait. Patience allows us to navigate challenges with grace and resilience, fostering understanding and growth. Patience is…
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The Everlasting Flame: Unveiling The Order of the Daughters of the King® Today
The Motto of The OrderFor His Sake…I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.What I can do, I ought to do.What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.Lord, what will you have me do? In today’s blog post, we delve into…
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The Importance of Self-Reflection in Assessing Your Love for the Lord
When I was 18, I joined the contemporary ensemble at the early service of our church in Chattanooga. I stood on stage with others in front of hundreds of people and sang about God. It was a privilege and the highlight of my week. I was overwhelmed with the talent of this group. There were…
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Walking in Light: Following the Path of the Samaritan Woman
Reflection based on the reading of John 4:1-42. I restarted the Bible in a Year podcast with Father Mike. I completed it last year, but I desired to read the entire Bible again. This week, we are at the first Messianic checkpoint which is the reading of the Gospel of John. Recently, we read John…
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Spiritual Growth During Lent
“O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen.” Henri Nouwen Spiritual Directors may follow the church calendar throughout the year as it lends a theme and a shape to spiritual formation and growth. For example, we are currently in the season of Lent which encourages us…
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The Blessed Mother’s Journey: A Testament of Faith
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38 My preoccupation with Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a constant fascination every time this year. My longtime readers know this, and I have included links below for my newer followers. This fascination is so prevalent my dad tells…
