Angela of Foligno said: “If we were able to purchase the kingdom with wealth, with gold, silver, and precious stones, with luxury, knowledge, and power, the kingdom of heaven could not be gained by all, since we are not all alike and do not all possess these things. But God has granted that His kingdom may be gained with things all persons may possess at all times and of which we may easily have an abundance, for there is no…
1. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” 2. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not to love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have…
What counts is either masculinity or femininity virtues, but goodly virtues? What makes the virtues of God is all about walk with Him without any iota of falling away! For example, love can only be perfect when you continue to walk with God in love! Yes, those good virtues start with seeds of greatness in you! Remember that seeds must be painstakingly planted, nurturing till maturity for harvest to happen! Every fruit has its source in a seed! According to…
Josh Seligman encouraged men to emulate Jesus’ “manly virtues” of compassion, humility, and purpose. But what it is that makes those virtues manly? “What distinguishes positive masculinity from a positive femininity?” writes one reader. “What outlook and behaviours, if any, are specifically ‘masculine’?” writes another.
1. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” 2. “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 3. “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 4 “Do not be conformed to this world, but…
Have you not enjoy life enough to see the good in everything that you receive from above? Yes, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” (John 3:27, ESV). I remind you of this: “Be happy not because everything is good, but you can see the good side of everything.” It’s by faith that we continue to live and see the goodness of God in the land of the living! “We know that in…
Mother Teresa said: “I feel that we too often focus only on the negative aspect of life – on what is bad. If we were more willing to see the good and the beautiful things surrounding us, we would be able to transform our families. From there, we would change our next-door neighbors and then others who live in our neighborhood or city. We would be able to bring peace and love to our world, which hungers so much for…
1. “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” 2. “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” 3. “And God raised the Lord and will…
Yes, it is dust to dust, ashes to ashes, to God we had our source and to Him we shall return! What makes you a returnable to God? Yes, in the book of Genesis 3:19, the reference to ashes and dust reads, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground since from it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust, you will return.” However, Jesus said to her, “I…
Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa said: “It was said of Reb Simcha Bunim that he carried two slips of paper, one in each pocket. On one he wrote: Bishvili nivra ha-olam – “for my sake the world was created.” On the other, he wrote: V’anokhi afar v’efer – “I am but dust and ashes.” He would take out each slip of paper as necessary, as a reminder to himself.”