We are living in difficult times. We have been feeling helpless to change our circumstances and have reacted to that in different ways. Some people are fearful or have lost hope. Others want to save or change the world. Still others want to bring God’s judgement down on an evil world. During this time BobContinue reading “Living as Light”
Category Archives: Spirituality
Say yes to your life
“To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can’t see it. So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count. Say yes toContinue reading “Say yes to your life”
Our only Purpose
“What I really learned was that life is a gift and our only purpose is to be who we are. We all make it so complicated, and try to find our purpose, I learned that all I have to do is be as me as I can be.” —Anita Moorjani
Rethinking Church
Feelings of isolation are causing problems for many during the global pandemic we are living through. For many, what has made this especially painful is the suspension of large, in-person gatherings in churches. Yes, it is true that scripture tells us to gather together. “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of youContinue reading “Rethinking Church”
Be the light
“Travel light, live light, spread light, be the light.” –Yogi Bhajan
In Celebration of the first night of Hanukkah
“Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the miracle is passed from one man to another, from one house to another, and to the whole House of Israel throughout the generations.” – Judah Leon Magnes
A thought for the first Sunday of Advent
“Advent is a season of wise women and men following the example of Jesus and thereby constructing a spiritual life on solid principles.” –– Robert F. Morneau, Fathoming Bethlehem
When God Calls
Today I am reposting an oldie but goodie from May 21, 2013. When God Calls Don’t Hang Up I spent many years wrestling with what it meant to be called by God. What seemed like the obvious step of entering the “professional” ministry did not work for me. I was young, naïve and wantedContinue reading “When God Calls”
Election Day
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” —Abraham Lincoln This is election day in the United States. Apparently i missed scheduling anything for today. So I found myself searching for a quote or even words I could say. It didn’t take long to find this bit of wisdom fromContinue reading “Election Day”
Living as Peace
For the world to be able to live in peace we must begin living as peace. To have peace we must be peace. Simple as that. But of course we know in the reality of our world it really isn’t. Nobody wants to be the first to let go of the anger and strife thatContinue reading “Living as Peace”
