“Do not be afraid … for I am bringing Good News of great Joy for everyone.” ~ Jesus (Luke 2:10) Often read as a simple admonishment from Jesus (i.e. him essentially telling folks to cheer up because he had come to save them from their trials and troubles), this verse actually reflects several far […]
“The only thing that counts is Faith made effective through Love.” ~ Paul (Galatians 5:6) I include this verse in this series not only because of the Truths it exudes (i.e. the Truth that one’s faith in God &/or Goodness means nothing without the believer actively emulating the same; the Truth that acts of […]
The Best of News: God is a pretty Good Guy (and P.S. — there is no Hell … 😉 ) Seeing as how it’s Sunday, and quite a few of you (especially in the States) will be heading to church right about now, I thought I would put in a Good Word — for Christians […]
“For this I was born, and for this I came into the world: To testify to The Truth.” ~ Jesus (John 18:37) First & foremost, we must come to remember that the Truth we have all come to share is the Truth of selfless Love – the Truth that we are all literally members […]
“Do you not Know that you are God’s Temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells within you?” ~ Paul (1 Corinthians 3:16) Though Paul would in all likelihood claim otherwise, it is actually impossible to fully know the magnitude of “God’s Spirit” via mere beliefs &/or feelings. Indeed, Jesus himself noted over & over & […]
“Avoid judging others, and you will not be judged. Avoid condemning, and you yourself will not be condemned. Forgive fully, and you will be fully Forgiven. Give freely, and Life will be freely Given to you.” ~ Jesus (Luke 6:37-38) Many make the mistake of believing this passage speaks to an external dynamic – […]
“In a little while the world will no longer see me, but You will See me; because I Live — and you also will Live. And on that day you will [finally] realize that I am in my Father — and that you are in Me — and that I am in You.” ~ Jesus […]
“If the root is Holy, then the branches are also Holy.” ~ Paul (Romans 11:16) In other words, if our intentions are truly Loving, our subsequent deeds will be commensurately considerate & overtly gentle – and thus will also be laden with Peace … That having been said, these same Good Deeds might still […]
“Whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the Good of all.” ~ Paul (Galatians 6:10) Like so many I know (Christian & non-Christian alike), Paul assumes here that we only have a sporadic sprinkling of opportunities to serve others – that we must first & foremost care for ourselves and fulfill our […]
“In God we Live and Move and have our Being.” ~ Luke (Acts 17:28) Yes, the wellspring of all things living & the source of all that is dynamic in the Universe – that essence many like to call “God – is indeed ever surrounding us; ever cradling us gently in its soft embrace; […]
Are you one of those calling for others to “obey Jesus” while criticizing the ways & beliefs of those you feel don’t do so? Seriously? … Fair enough … How about before you do so again, you look in the mirror and try these verses on for size first, eh? “Do not judge, so that […]
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