Life Notes—July 4, 2013 “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 12:15 The third of the seven deadly sins is greed. Like the preceding deadly sins, lust and gluttony, greed is … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed
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Love and Freedom
Life Notes—April 11, 2013 “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14 One of my … Continue reading Love and Freedom
Specifically Vague
Life Notes—September 26, 2012 “Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 Politicians and writers … Continue reading Specifically Vague
A Spirit of Adoption
Life Notes—May 31, 2012 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit … Continue reading A Spirit of Adoption
Contemplating Grace 