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Oct 1, 2013October 1, 2013

The Prodigal Father

Forgiveness, God, Love 0

God does not require a pure heart before embracing us. Even if we return only because following our desires has failed to bring happiness, God will take us back. Even…

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Jun 3, 2021

Joy as Antidote

Joy 0

Of one thing I am sure. Complaining is self-perpetuating and counterproductive. Whenever I express my complaints in the hope of evoking pity and receiving the satisfaction I so much desire,…

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Feb 22, 2021February 22, 2021

God Longs to Bring Me Home

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For most of my life I have struggled to find God, to know God, to love God. I have tried hard to follow the guidelines of the spiritual life —…

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Sep 21, 2008

Forgiveness Like the Father

Compassion, Forgiveness, God, Love 0

It is through constant forgiveness that we become like the Father.  Forgiveness from the heart is very, very difficult.  It is next to impossible.  Jesus said to his disciples:  “When…

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Sep 8, 2008

The Radical Difference Between Cynicism and Joy

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For me it is amazing to experience daily the radical difference between cynicism and joy.  Cynics seek darkness wherever they go.  They point always to approaching dangers, impure motives, and…

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Aug 23, 2008

Hidden Joys

God, Joy 0

God rejoices.  Not because the problems of the world have been solved, not because all human pain and suffering have come to an end, nor because thousands of people have…

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Aug 18, 2008

The Father’s Heart

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The heart of the father burns with an immense desire to bring his children home. . . . God, creator of heaven and earth, has chosen to be, first and…

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Jul 28, 2008

The Opposite of Resentment

Forgiveness, Gratitude, Trust 0

Along with trust there must be gratitude — the opposite of resentment.  Resentment and gratitude cannot coexist, since resentment blocks the perception and experience of life as a gift.  My…

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