Wednesday, January 1 The Seventh Day Reading: “So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work…done in creation.” [1] Reflection: The seventh day of creation symbolizes a day of rest from one’s labors, as opposed to a day of completion. The cycles of creation, life, and … Continue reading Contemplative Christmas
Podcast of “Rethinking Christmas, Part 2”
Rethinking Christmas, Part 2
Rethinking Christmas, Part 2 At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or spark which belongs entirely to God…which is inaccessible to the…brutalities of our own will.[1] It is easy to adopt an outward focus at Christmas. … Continue reading Rethinking Christmas, Part 2
Podcast of “Rethinking Christmas”
Rethinking Christmas
Rethinking Christmas Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these… John 14:12 Christmas is a celebration of the Christ. It is also a celebration of the birth of Jesus. And while the two are One, … Continue reading Rethinking Christmas
Podcast of “Eternal Life, Part 5”
Eternal Life, Part 5
Eternal Life, Part 5 Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your … Continue reading Eternal Life, Part 5
Podcast of “Eternal Life, Part 4”
Eternal Life, Part 4
Eternal Life, Part 4 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to (have eternal life), go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have your treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21 I once heard that sharks must be in constant motion or they will die. While … Continue reading Eternal Life, Part 4
Contemplating Grace 