Wesley had a profound interest in cultivating the spiritual life as well as feeding the hungry, serving the poor, and visiting the imprisoned. He wrote the sermon, "The Scripture Way of Salvation" as well as The Primitive Physick , a book of medical remedies to improve physical health. He...
Note to readers:This blog is part of a series of Lenten “short takes” on the themes of lent, which follow more or less the lectionary Scripture lessons for this season. Like a note you find tucked under the bark of a tree, a lozenge to let melt in your mouth, an amulet to wear...
Even in the moment of deepest despair, his father’s love was active in his memories. The father’s deep longing for his son was present within the son’s burning desire to return home. Though distant, father and son were united in love a...
Messengers from God often do this to the people they visit. They press the mute button and enforce silence for a while. Six months after Elizabeth conceives, Gabriel makes an announcement even more incredible to Mary. She asks one question, then tells Gabriel okay, whatever you say. I am ...
As I've studied the gospels, I'm impressed by the way in which Jesus generally ministers. Some faith is a necessary environment for healing to occur. When Jesus ministered in his hometown of Nazareth, the Scripture says, "Hecould notdo any miracles there ... and he was amazed at their...
Conversing with God in Lent: Praying the Sunday Mass Readings with Lectio Divina [Paperback]Lectio divina is an ancient spiritual practice that can help us to hear God speaking to us through the words of Scripture. In recent times,... SJ Binz,WAU Press 被引量: 0发表: 2010年 Julian of ...
I make it a habit to schedule time with friends to pray over our families, mental health and our businesses. But my therapist always reminds me that God is omnipresent. Yeah, you can find Him in prayer, scripture and communion, but you can also find Him in the silence during a long dr...
Why can the Holy Spirit be considered the Father's best gift? According to the Scripture, does the Father only give the Holy Spirit to certain Christians? Endnotes Abbreviations and References [438]Philos, BAGD 861. [439]Madeleine S. and J. Lane Miller,Harper's Encyclopedia of Bible Life...
re not sure what to do, having to fly in the face of popular opinion, waiting, family, human frailty and the respect we should show one another. Throughout the book, Jocelyn-Anne is honest in sharing her own struggles and mistakes, grounding her contemplations in Scripture and personal ...
The first lesson taught here is that of a forgiving disposition. We pray, Forgive, even as we have forgiven.' Scripture says, Forgive one another, even as God also in Christ forgave you.' God's full and free forgiveness is to be the rule of ours with men. Otherwise our reluctant, hal...