Life Notes—August 29, 2013 “Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keeps the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 (King James 2000 Bible Translation) Many organizations have a Vision Statement which answers the question, “What do we want to become?” A good vision statement looks ahead and describes a desirable … Continue reading Guiding Vision
Month: August 2013
Taking a Pray-cation
Life Notes—August 22, 2013 “And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.” Matthew 6:5 Many families take an annual vacation. … Continue reading Taking a Pray-cation
Entering the Mystery
Life Notes—August 15, 2013 But Moses said to God, “If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?’” God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” Exodus 3:13-14a A … Continue reading Entering the Mystery
The Second Death
Life Notes—August 8, 2013 “Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the polluted, the murderers, the fornicators, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and … Continue reading The Second Death
The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
Life Notes—August 1, 2013 “For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord. In the pride of their countenance the wicked say, ‘God will not seek it out;’ all their thoughts are, ‘There is no God.’” Psalm 10:3-4 The last of the Seven Deadly Sins, … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
Contemplating Grace 