Simone Weil said: “I cannot help wondering whether, in these days when so large a proportion of humanity is submerged in materialism, God does not want there to be some men and women who have given themselves to him and Christ and who yet remain outside the church. What frightens me is the church as a social structure. And not only on account of its blemishes. Insofar as the church is merely a social structure, it belongs to the prince…
1. “And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 2. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” 3. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know…
Are we not at high risk of gentleness if we are too content? What is the measure of contentment? Old buddies, great books, and a passive still, small voice: this is the ideal life. It isn’t what you have or what your identity is or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you cheerful or troubled. It is your opinion about it. Numerous individuals lose the little delights in the expectation of monstrous joy. Be appreciative of…
Gracy Olmstead said: ‘I believe one of our greatest sins is that we are too content. We will take a little of God’s life, a little of his goodness, but are often afraid he will give us too much of himself. We are afraid of what the fullness of joy might look like. We don’t think we can take it. And it is true that we can’t. There’s not enough life in us to match his own, not enough joy…
1. “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 2. “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.” 3. You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” 4. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Have you ever heard that life is no “brief candle”? Yes, this life could be a great light which, if it is on hold for the occasion it serves, will remain transferable! Truly, portable! You will need to cause life to consume as brilliantly as conceivable before giving it on to people in the future. Honestly, life is a book; each day we live are the pages, handle with sincere intention to hand it over to the forthcoming age. You…
George Bernard Shaw said: “This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognised by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I think that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I…
1. “Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.” 2. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 3. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority…
Raising the dead is something only God is capable of and can do. Jesus raises the dead because HE is the resurrection and author of life. Jesus, through HIS Resurrection, gives life to the death. At Resurrection, Jesus located those who died in the hope of HIS first coming with life and a place in paradise. Jesus not only gives resurrection and life, but HE is also Resurrection and Life. Meaning, Jesus is our ultimate hope, give us the ultimate…
Cassandra Nelson said: “To really thrive, human beings need embodiment and community: rooms echoing with shared laughter, shoulders to cry on, hands to help move boxes or to deliver casseroles after a birth or a death. At best, the virtual world provides a hollow imitation of these goods; at worst, it offers us a panicked and solitary clutching at validation that leaves us feeling even more alone.”