Earning Love
“It doesn’t work like that. We don’t earn love… it’s a gift we’re given.” – A.L. Jackson
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When the Captain is at the Helm
“We need not nervously pace the deck if the Captain is at the helm.”
Continue reading →Taking It With You
There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to … Continue reading →
What is Grace?
What is grace? Judas deceived Jesus; Thomas doubted Jesus; Peter denied Jesus; The disciples (except John) deserted Jesus; The Jews despised Jesus; The people denounced Jesus; The world destroyed Jesus; But Jesus loved them all and prayed, “Father, forgive them.” … Continue reading →
Love Makes the Ride Worthwhile
“Love is not what makes the world go around. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
Continue reading →Keeping the Ten Commandments
Bernie and Esther were not the most religious couple and in fact they really only went to church once a year. As they were leaving the church, the minister said, “Bernie, it sure would be nice to see you and … Continue reading →
The End of the Ocean
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.” – David Searls
Continue reading →The Stolen Turkey
Ducking into confession with a turkey in his arms, Brian said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. “As … Continue reading →
Rejection and Protection
“Any rejection is God’s projection.” – Cheryl Richardson
Continue reading →Hiding Our Faults
“Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we resort to hide them.” – La Rochefoucauld
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