Month: July 2010

Life Notes—July 29, 2010 “And he said to them, ‘Take care!  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’”  Luke 11:9-10  Things of Value Jesus is speaking with a man in a crowd who is concerned about the division of his family inheritance.  … Continue reading Things of Value

Life Notes—July 22, 2010 “So I say unto you, ‘Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.’”  Luke 11:9-10  A few weeks ago … Continue reading Wishful Praying

Life Notes—July 15, 2010  “But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to him and asked, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself?  Tell her then to help me.’  But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted … Continue reading The Most Needful Thing

Life Notes—July 8, 2010  “’Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’  He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’  Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’”  Luke 16:36-37  It happened at the large gathering of family and friends in the … Continue reading The Contemplative Samaritan

Life Notes—July 1, 2010  “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.  If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit...So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us … Continue reading Sowing and Reaping