I came across an article titled “Reflection: Becoming Prayer” by Keith Fournier, a Catholic deacon, and would like to share some of the highlights of the piece.
“Through prayer, daily life takes on new meaning. It becomes a classroom of communion.
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thess. 5:16-19)
“Prayer is an ongoing dialogue of intimate communion with God. God fash…
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Added by Don McKenzie on August 23, 2009 at 11:10pm —
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by: Austin Pryor
Sound Mind Investing
Your Father in heaven is committed to you! When you placed your faith in Jesus Christ, it's as if God said:
"My child, I'm going to love you with an everlasting love. I'll constantly be watching over you, and will certainly be sure to provide for your needs. I'll guide your steps through life, and offer you my advice so you can make good decisions.
"As you depend on me, I'll give you strength to endure difficult times. I'll always be listening for…
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Added by Joseph Morrison on August 4, 2009 at 6:30pm —
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How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished
I…
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Added by Joseph Morrison on June 21, 2009 at 9:21pm —
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I share this video in remembrance of my dad, who went to be with the Lord several years ago, and so I can't hug him anymore or wish him a Happy Father's Day. I miss him, but know that my heavenly Father is always there, awaiting my embrace....
Happy Father's Day!
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Added by Joseph Morrison on June 21, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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Realizing we were created. Realizing we are an image of something else, something bigger, something more real than what we can see around us. Realizing that we do matter to someone.
Realizing that this someone could have created the world a totally different way. Realizing that we could have been created to eat only once a month. Or that we would scour at the taste of chocolate. That we could be 9 feet tall. That there could only by two kinds of plants and four kinds of trees across the entire…
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Added by Mitch Moss on May 19, 2009 at 3:41pm —
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I hope I am posting this question in an appropriate place, Joe was kind enough to direct me to the site. My MIL has been asking me many questions about what the bible says about things that she practices. She says that she is a believer but strongly follows astrology, tarot, mediums, etc. I am so thankful for this opportunity to have this open dialogue with her without her being defensive. She sent me some emails with articles attached that twist the word to okay the things she is doing biblical…
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Added by Roxanne Jordan on May 4, 2009 at 12:51am —
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This “relative” view claims there is no standard of truth. There are no set boundaries that everyone lives by. Each one of us can create our own set of standards, or boundaries, or “relative truths” for ourselves and it doesn’t matter if anyone agrees with them or not. Are there set standards, definite boundaries, and verified facts that apply to everyone? George Washington was the first president of our country. Is that a verified and undisputed true fact? Yes. Now, I ask you, how can a verifie…
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Added by Mitch Moss on April 28, 2009 at 12:47pm —
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"This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:14
The speculation has continued for almost two thousand years now: When will Christ return? No one knows the exact date, of course. (In fact, if you encounter someone who makes such a claim, you will know you are hearing from a false prophet!) But the Bible does give us some guidance. For instance, Matthew tells us that the end will occur after "all nati…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on April 20, 2009 at 5:26am —
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by: Poppy, Poppy's Poetry Page
Easter morning I awoke, still filled with all my doubt.
The others were confused, and scared, of how it all turned out.
All our plans and dreams were gone, our future looking bleak.
Everything we had hoped for, with nothing left to seek.
Well, I guess that life goes on, you do the best you can.
I had hoped He was the one, but He was just a man.
Today the air seems fresher, as I walked out in the stre…
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Added by Joseph Morrison on April 12, 2009 at 12:58pm —
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by Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
2. Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
3. Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose…
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Added by Joseph Morrison on April 12, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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I received an email today from my mother-in-law. Most times I skip many of the emails from her because they are dumb jokes and things but decided to read this one. After reading it I wondered to myself--Do I always mean what I pray? I know when I am asking for something specific I do, but what about those prayers are are already "written" like The Lord's Prayer. Below is what she sent me. It may be oversimplified, but it did get me thinking. The reason I am sharing is because sometimes I just sa…
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Added by Laura Gramlich on April 8, 2009 at 9:58am —
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The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me [the crown of righteousness] …
2 Timothy 4:8
Ralph Waldo Emerson and his son were struggling to get a calf to step into the barn. They tried poking, prodding, pushing, but the calf would not move. Suddenly a servant girl shuffled by, and by thrusting her finger into the animal’s mouth, she lured him into the barn.
The business world is built on the device of promise of reward for productive work. After a week’s hard work, we receive the reward of…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 31, 2009 at 5:20am —
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"Without consultation, plans are frustrated. But, with many counselors they succeed." - Proverbs 15:22
President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair were often considered "soul mates." As the first Baby Boomer leaders of their nations, they also had similar political philosophies. People marveled at how well these two charismatic leaders got along. But it's also interesting to note that when George Bush succeeded President Clinton, Tony Blair reached out to him. The two also seem…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 23, 2009 at 5:40am —
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"For You have been a defense for the helpless...a refuge from the storm..." - Isaiah 25:4
A contest offered a valuable prize for the best illustration of the concept of peace. Many artists entered. There were renderings of beautiful sunsets over calm seas and hazy scenes of tranquil rivers in lush valleys. The prizewinner's depiction was very different from these tranquil scenes. Painted in black and gray, it depicted the terror of a violent storm. Lightning split the clouds; rain and hail poun…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 20, 2009 at 9:27am —
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2 Timothy 2:23-3:5
Gossip is often regarded as a relatively harmless pastime, particularly when compared to wrongs like murder or adultery. Satan has painted talebearing as innocuous, but if we peel away that deception, we see the ugly truth. In the Bible, God lists gossip among the most depraved sins (Rom. 1:28-31).
Nothing about gossip is harmless. Whether the talk is intentionally hurtful or simply some idle musing, the subject can be hurt or embarrassed. A friend of mine decided to trace a…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 16, 2009 at 9:24am —
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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled.
1 Peter 1:13
We often prize the wonders of ability. The star athlete has amazing physical abilities. The Harvard scholar has phenomenal mental abilities.
But if we don’t put our abilities to work, we won’t accomplish much. If we want change, we have to be willing to work for it. If we don’t put in enough effort, we won’t bring about any positive change.
Authors who have written a stack of books will tell you…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 11, 2009 at 7:02am —
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1 Peter 2:12
Mediocrity is fast becoming the byword of our times. Every imaginable excuse is now used to make it acceptable, hopefully preferred. Budget cuts, time deadlines, majority opinion, and hard-nosed practicality are outshouting and outrunning excellence. Those forces seem to be winning the race. Incompetence and status quo averages are held up as all we can now expect, and the tragedy is that more and more people have virtually agreed. Why worry over the small stuff? Why bother with th…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 8, 2009 at 9:49am —
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John 3:7
Ye must be born again.
Regeneration is a subject which lies at the very basis of salvation, and we should be very diligent to take heed that we really are "born again," for there are many who fancy they are, who are not. Be assured that the name of a Christian is not the nature of a Christian; and that being born in a Christian land, and being recognized as professing the Christian religion is of no avail whatever, unless there be something more added to it-the being "born again," is…
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 6, 2009 at 7:10am —
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Is Your Routine Efficient?
The more often you establish solid, ongoing routines for recurring jobs, the more quickly you'll get to major tasks. Schedule a routine time for handling phone calls, mail, reports, etc.
This week, schedule the performance of the same task at the same time every day to make your routine more efficient, productive and automatic.
"The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts."~ Booker T. Washington
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Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 6, 2009 at 6:37am —
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Are You On An Energy Roller Coaster?
Observe what energizes and what drains you during the day. To reach peak performance, look for ways to increase those items that build your energy, and let go of energy draining behaviors.
High OUTPUT requires high ENERGY -- keep it up!
"The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary."~ Thomas A. Edison Continue
Added by Pastor Charles J. Paul on March 3, 2009 at 7:02am —
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Becoming Prayer
God's Pledge of Faithfulness Deserves Our Faithfulness in Return
Being real.
Need some help?
Notice: This is When the World Will End
Do You Mean What You Pray?
