Following interviews and focus group sessions, the authors report on participants' representations on how their (re)constructed views of God assist them to find meaning in suffering while incarcerated. Narrative inquiry as a philosophical framework was applied, which presupposes equal...
I praise you Lord God, that your Word is living and active. No matter how often we read a passage or hear a scripture story, you can breathe fresh life into its meaning and impact. The Christmas narrative is no exception.As we read and hear again the grand story of Jesus’ birth, ma...
You know me, Lord. If I’m not careful my mind can slide into fear and worry, especially about the needs and struggles of loved ones. Or I can slip backward into hurts or regrets of the past. Release from such thoughts is not always easy. But I’ve heard it said, “What is IM-...
The primary need of Hermeneutics is to determine and understand the meaning of Biblical text. The purpose of Hermeneutics is to bridge the gap between our minds and the minds of the Biblical writers through a thorough knowledge of the original languages, ancient history and … ...
“saints” are finite beings who are not omniscient or omnipresent. We have the Holy Spirit within us to hear our prayers. The Holy Spirit is God. Why would God listen to our prayers, share them with Mary or a “saint”, so that they could turn right around and talk to God on our...
Hidden in the meaning of the names in the genealogy is a beautiful presentation of the Gospel of God’s saving grace. –Alice A. Anacioco Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard. ...
Contrary to the usual course of temporal retribution, the sinner often lives to old age The Vulgate has, Et per patientiam sustentatur, which signifies that he is kept in life by God's long-suffering. Ginsburg gives, "and is perpetuated," i.e. in his progeny - which is a possible, ...
Atreus (Greek: Ἀτρεύς) / Loki (Nordic: ᛚᛟᚲᛁ) also known as Loki Laufeyson (Translation: Loki, son of Laufey), is the Norse God of Mischief and the Champion of the Jötnar. He is the deuteragonist of God of War (2018) and one of the two protagonists of ...
God works through our suffering. He doesn’t waste any of it. For those who are open to seeing the horizon of love embedded in it, there is a future, nay, an eternity, for each of us to manifest our own unique brand of unconditional love within the symphony of love, which is God’...
As I long to be with you Paradise is more than a place It is extended through my heart to you Over and over In a passionate love pursuit I have always loved you I will always love you Come to me Come to me Keep coming to me ...