good gifts
“Your family does not just push your buttons...they installed them.” --Nigel Mumford. There's no time like the holidays, surrounded by family, “stretched to our limits” in many ways, to see where we are still in need of a little “transformation.” (Or perhaps you thought it was only them? :) The word metamorphosis is the same in the Greek language as the word “transformation” and “transfiguration.” The Bible is very clear on how we are to be “transformed.” Romans 12:2 states:
war
France has declared war on terrorism and all of its darkness! Do we realize we can as well? How do we think globally and act locally on this issue in the the most intimate meaning of the term “locally”? Within our OWN hearts. When you wake up in the morning, does the enemy of our souls exclaim, “Oh %#$@! She/he is up!”? Or is the enemy not overly concerned about you or the damage you can do to his kingdom because, sadly, so much of the time, he has you pretty well defeated an
dinner initiative
Have you ever wanted to talk to your friends on a deeper level about things OTHER THAN school, work, the kids, the latest movie, or as a last resort...the weather? Why not INVITE GOD TO DINNER? “Dinner Clubs” are simply parties with good friends where God is part of the conversation. A few years ago, I asked the priest who brought me into the Church if he would be willing to give short and thought provoking talks over dinner. I had a few neighbors and friends that I believed
rendering
If your life were a sculpture of the face of Christ and each act of kindness molded a more accurate depiction of Him...OR if you were a painter and each good deed done out of love for the Lord resulted in a smear of paint. What portrait would you create? What if each fruit of the Spirit was a color on your pallet to work with: love=crimson red, joy=yellow ochre, peace=cerulean blue, patience=viridian green, kindness= dioxazine purple, goodness=titanium white, faithfulness= bu
