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Foundations: Triumph
A jar full of vinegar stood there, so putting a sponge soaked in the vinegar on a hyssop stick they held it up to his mouth. After Jesus had taken the vinegar he said, “It is accomplished,” and bowing his … Continue reading
Foundations: Relationship
“Jesus said to his mother: “Woman, this is your son.” Then he said to the disciple: “This is your mother.” John 19:26-27 We do not choose the family we are born into. We do not choose the family that raises … Continue reading
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Foundations: Salvation?
“Indeed, I promise you,” he replied, “today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 Each of the gospel writers tell the story of Jesus’ dying words very differently. We should understand that each is trying to convey “good news” … Continue reading
Foundations: Forsaken?
At about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46 These are not comfortable words, and none of us … Continue reading
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Foundations: Forgiveness
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 The virtue of forgiveness is very often discussed with emphasis on what it does for us, the forgivers, rather than what it does for those whom we choose … Continue reading
Foundations: Togetherness
I have 451 friends, and they all hear everything I have to say. With the stroke of an enter key, I can share with them all what I had for breakfast. I am so connected. Certainly our capability to communicate … Continue reading
Foundations: of Personal Faith
My personal faith is an ever evolving entity. I may read or hear or learn something which causes me to think and reconsider what I previously “knew”, but the foundation of my faith is within, not with-out. I have often … Continue reading
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