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“I am the resurrection and the Life.”  John 11:24 “And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him“ Luke 24:31 What difference, if any, does the resurrection of Jesus make in your life? That’s the question I’ve been contemplating these past two weeks during my time in Cambodia. Jesus, and His resurrection, might be someone…

“Then Mary turned around and saw Jesus . . . but she thought He was the gardener.”  John 20 “I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses, and the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the song of God discloses.”  The Hymn “In The Garden” Spring is a…

“At the crack of dawn, the women came to the tomb . . . they found the stone rolled away . . . they were puzzled as they couldn’t find the body of Jesus . . . then out of nowhere two men bathed in heavenly light appeared . . . the women were awestruck…

“This is My beloved Son, in whom I delight.”  Matthew 3:17 “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” MLK Jr. “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ.”   Romans 8:1 “I’m really disappointed . . . in you.” When have you thought, or even said that to yourself?  Most likely…

“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.”  John 3:16 “To love is to suffer, and there can be no love otherwise.” Fyodor Dostoevsky “The love of Christ compels us, for He who died (in love) for all invites us to live in love for Him and others.”  2 Corinthians 5:14 From.…

“And when he saw him, he had compassion.” Luke 10:33[1] “The meaning of life is to find your gift.  The purpose of life is to give it away.” Picasso “I have decided to will myself to love my mom.”  Teresa, a caregiver The word “charity” comes from the Latin word “caritas”, which means to give…

“As the deer panteth for the waters, so my soul longeth after Thee.” Psalm 42 (Stories are life. People tell stories, not only to children but to ourselves. We form narratives that interpret how we not only see life, but live it. It is stories that shape us, and help us to interpret the world…

“Jesus was led by The Spirit into the desert.”  Luke 4:1 “How can your patience be crowned in heaven if no adversity befalls you here on earth?”  Thomas a Kempis When have you experienced the desert?  Not the literal desert, but the figurative one; that dry and thirsty place where you are all alone, directionless,…

“Jesus went up to the mountain to pray . . . and as he was praying his appearance was transformed.” Luke 9:28 “In the blinding moment of salvific truth, it was real knowledge, calling for personal engagement of my mind and heart.  Christianity was no longer a moral code, but a love affair.”  Brennan Manning…

“Whoever desires to follow Me must deny themselves . . . “  Jesus of Nazareth “Come, follow me, and leave the world to it’s babblings.”  Dante What do Renaldo, Selena Gomez, and Mr. Beast have in common?  Evidently, they are the top three influencers on social media. (Surprisingly, Taylor Swift is #8, with Dwayne “The…