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A letter that Changed my Outlook in Life
A person who is admitted to a religious order makes a vow of poverty, along with the vows of chastity and obedience. On the surface, it appears that the vows make a person less free and more confined or restricted. Ironically, the opposite is true. In reality, the...
Oh my God, How Great Thou Art!
It was 1945. World War II had just ended. The Americans had liberated the Philippines. Led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the American liberation forces had kicked out the Japanese invaders from the country. Three years earlier, at the height of the conflict, Gen....
Lord, help us see!
When Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling was completed, it was considered a masterpiece. The distinction continues to endure. It is why many people consider him the greatest artist of all time. “When the chapel was uncovered for viewing, people all...
God is a Promise Keeper
A good friend who is gay told me, “My passport has been updated. My school transcripts, my cosmetology license and other documents are packed in case we have to leave in a hurry. We do not want to leave, but if things go sour, we will migrate to New Zealand.” This was...
God uses both Good and Bad days to Accomplish His Will
“Sir, you have read nearly all the books that we have,” a hospital worker told the wounded soldier. “The only books you haven’t read are ‘The Life of Jesus’ and ‘The Lives of the Saints.”’ “OK. Give me those,” the soldier replied. The soldier was the future St....
Let God Heal your Heart from Hurt
If you have not been spanked as a kid, or if you grew up in a family where you felt safe, well-fed, tucked into bed every night and your siblings were your best friends – count your blessings. Many people did not grow up in a family like this. If you had a difficult...
Lord, what do I lack?
My uncle Joe became mad at me. He did not speak to me for months. Why? Because he did not like my question. “If I win a lottery, I will help the poor,” he said to me. “How much do you help the poor now?” I asked. My question made him angry. When I wrote this chapter,...
The Ransom for You and Me
Whether at work or elsewhere, have you ever done something wrong and been blamed for your actions? If you are like most people, you probably did not admit your mistake while blaming someone or something else for it. Shifting blame comes naturally for us because we...
If you Encounter a Mountain, Climb it!
There is no staircase quite like that of the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Apart from any claims of its miraculous nature, the staircase has been described as a remarkable feat of woodworking,” according to a Washington Post column by Tim Carter. The...
Are You Washed in the Blood?
Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you washed in the blood?In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?Are your garments...