One of the USA’s founders, Thomas Paine said it this way: THESE are the times that try men’s souls, women‘s too. These are the times we must turn even more toward God’s loving guidance and hold on to the hope promised in the development of God’s Beloved Community, as the ...
Sometimes, a parrot can be seen near her shoulder, symbolizing cheerful and loving talk. Also, a crescent moon is shown on her head, which symbolizes her being half Shiva. Parvati is frequently depicted as the ideal housewife who cares for her family and society. In ancient Hindu temples, ...
Holiness is nothing else but the habitual and predominant devotion and dedication of soul, and body, and life, and all that we have to God; and esteeming, and loving, and serving, and seeking Him, before all the pleasures and prosperity of the flesh. —Richard Baxter 80 The way you get...
the only emotion equal to the feeling of devotion is the feeling of freedom. Freedom to live, to pursue and to reach the potential hidden within, for this is what life’s about. This is the strange paradox between devotion and
So might getting dressed be a place to explore loving care in all its messy permutations? When I first became pregnant a decade ago, I ignored warnings from superstitious friends and travelled the boroughs of New York City thrifting baby clothes. Admonitions about counting my chickens be damned...
He who pursues righteousness and lovingkindness Finds life, righteousness, and glory.Amplified BibleHe who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.Christian Standard BibleThe one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor....
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.King James BibleOh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!New King James VersionOh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for ...
We had the opportunity to talk with Aaron online about the everyday liturgies that form us, the spiritual practices that help us connect with one another and others, the ways that the world is forcing us to make terrible binary choices about what we...
I just want to hear her voice and hear about her adventures and know that she is okay. And she is! If the band could come up: God is our loving Father who thinks the same way. This is HIS heart towards us. He wants to have the best relationship with us. He wants to speak to ...
avoid working. But the fact remains that we have an obligation to care for the poor. It is part of the justice God requires. It is part of loving our neighbor as ourselves. It is what the Good Samaritan would do. God isn't very interested in how pious we are, unless we live it ...