Today, three days before Christmas night, we go back to a classic. This is Hillsong beautifully singing Oh Holy Night. Our celebration of Christmas is a prayer in itself--the greatest prayer of all, in fact. So all we can really do is celebrate it with hearts full of thanksgiving. While you listen to this song, … Continue reading #354: Oh Holy Night
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#353: Let Me Not Keep Christmas
When I was a teacher many years ago, I introduced a game to my students. I called it the "Miss Universe game": I would ask my students to gather around in a circle, and we would ask each other "Miss Universe questions"-- questions we are afraid to ask each other because they're corny, or too … Continue reading #353: Let Me Not Keep Christmas
#352: A Prayer to Be Free From Tizzies
*A tizzy is a "state of frenzied excitement or distraction, especially over some trivial matter" (Webster's New Unabridged Dictionary) Funny prayers are always a good thing; it makes our relationship with God more light and easy than what some of us make it to be. This is a funny prayer. But this one is a … Continue reading #352: A Prayer to Be Free From Tizzies
#351: The Magi
Today, we look at the story of Christmas from the perspective of the Magi. The story is very familiar to us, but read it with new eyes; look for little details you probably did not notice before. Matthew 12: 1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi … Continue reading #351: The Magi
#350: And When We Give Each Other Christmas Gifts
This one is a classic message: remember the Giver and not just gifts. As we wrap our gifts for Christmas, as we buy the ingredients to make our Christmas dinner, as we join parties in the next few days, we pause and remember what all this is about. Thank Him for His life. Thank Him … Continue reading #350: And When We Give Each Other Christmas Gifts
#349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
The Dalai Lama delivered the opening prayer on the United States Senate floor last March 2014, the first time the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to the Senate of the US. How has your world been shaped by your thoughts? Honestly assess the number of times you have used the word CAN'T instead of CAN … Continue reading #349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
Lessons from Running a Marathon
So I ran the #StandardCharteredMarathon2019 (#SCSM2019) last weekend. It’s one of the activities you do to stay healthy, challenge yourself, and maintain integrity. What lessons did I learn when I ran the marathon? 1. Find your pace. This is actually one of the first lessons I learned when I started running c/o my coach. You have to find your … Continue reading Lessons from Running a Marathon
#340: Prayer for World Peace, 1978
This Prayer for World Peace is "full", touching on many points. Read this twice: first to get a feel of the words; and then slowly, to get a feel of its meaning. Notice what words you are drawn to. Let those words stay with you today. Prayer for World Peace, 1978 Lord, we pray for … Continue reading #340: Prayer for World Peace, 1978
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