Chapter 9 in The Monastery of the Heart is titled “Equality.” In it, Chittister begins by saying that we like to think equality is the characteristic of our age—that we are all equal now, with equal importance and respect, and equal opportunities. But, she contends that in fact “inequality is the greatest sign of our time.” . .
Equipped by God
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Studiomill I have to admit that I often feel heavily weighted with the responsibility of my role as a parent. God has entrusted me with the enormous task of leading my children to Him. He created them and then placed them in my care to train them up in the way that they should go (Proverbs 22:6) though, honestly, some days I’m not even certain of the way I should go, let alone them
Thursday: The Refuge in Times of Trouble
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Biblical prophets compare the coming judgment from God to the roaring of a lion, Image © Janet Hyun from GoodSalt.com a sound that makes everyone tremble ( Joel 3:16 , Amos 1:2 , 3:8 ). In the Bible, Zion designates the location of God’s earthly throne in Jerusalem
The Wind Blows
March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going…” (John 3:8) NASB Context Hidden Valley - by Studiomill © 2013 Center for Creative Ministry © 2013. All rights reserved
A Mighty Wind
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
An Overflowing Cup
November 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime To the popular question: “Do you see your glass as half full or half empty?”I respond, “What happened to the full glass?” God loves, saves, and plans eternal life for His earth-born children.
Breaking Bad
November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime For the past few months my husband and I have been watching several television series. A family member recommended one of the shows, and the other tickled my historical-fiction interest. One of these shows has won numerous awards for talented writing and acting
The Sum and Substance
November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Sum and Substance And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 17:3
Sowing and Reaping
October 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sowing and Reaping Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
