Scripture: Proverb 20:25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. Thought for the Day: On more than one occasion, I have realized the importance of timing only after timing no longer mattered. The Proverbs provide for us portable truth that we can tuck away for more than emergency use. These nuggets of insight, with
Scripture: Luke 6:28-34 But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away
Scripture: James 1:17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Thought for the Day: Humanity desperately needs some leadership when it comes to a deep and abiding empathy for others. And from a Christian standpoint, I feel as if there have been some important opportunities
Scripture: Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Thought for the Day: I recently dug out a quote from Alice Walker that I had found a while back and had tucked away. She wrote, “Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.” Keeping the Sabbath holy is a task put upon us, and simply going to church
Scripture: Luke 6:35-36 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Thought for the Day: As children of the Most High God, the expectation is to follow in the way of the
Scripture: Proverbs 1:8 Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and do not reject your mother’s teaching; Thought for the Day: How many of us did not listen very well to our father’s instructions and our mother’s teachings? How many of us have kids who do not listen very well? I’m guessing, depending on the day, the number to be near… let’s say, 100%. At the same time, there
Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Thought for the Day: I think most of the world hasn’t heard, but a rather monumental statement was released last night. The Catholic Church
Scripture: 1st Peter 1:14-16 Like obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance. Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Thought for the Day: I grew-up hearing Robin, the sidekick to the Caped Crusader, offer rather strange statements that all began
Scripture: Luke 6:20-22 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of
Scripture: Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Thought for the Day: Let’s make this simple. Forgive others as God has forgiven you. But let’s start by extending that forgiveness to ourselves, recognizing those things that continue to quietly haunt us and subtly impair an otherwise healthy life. It will take both courage and consistency, but the effort put forward will