The disciples came to Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ So he called a little child to him and set the child in front of them. Then he said, ‘I tell you solemnly, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. … Continue reading Little
The Rules of Engagement
I’ve seen it in the movies before, the guy kneeling down in front of the girl, the girl crying, the “yes”, the triumphant hug, the piped-in music to welcome a new life together. The weeks leading up to my own proposal, I researched youtube videos. I saw how Zoren proposed to Carmina, and then got … Continue reading The Rules of Engagement
Falling In Love With Yourself
[This is my Valentines post for this year. We are always looking out for love from our partner and from other people. We oftentimes forget a basic truth about love: that it starts with loving yourself, or it doesn't work. - editor] While many of us look for love from a partner and mate, we … Continue reading Falling In Love With Yourself
The Child That Holds Us Back
It took me a long time to figure out why I, and so many others, have difficulties changing habits and making lasting changes in our lives. It all comes down to a little child. And that child lives within each of us. I had a hard time quitting smoking in 2005, because I really didn’t … Continue reading The Child That Holds Us Back
Adultery
In our zeal, we drag a woman caught in adultery and show her shame for all the world to see. We are incensed by what she has done, indignant at the disgrace she has brought upon herself and us. We ask the Lord to pronounce the sentence she deserves. And pronounce we must our stand … Continue reading Adultery
Be a Better Buyer–And A Much Better Person–This New Year!
We live in a world that has become a world of purchase, and acquisition, and one-man upship. Who has the biggest, the many-est, the cutest, the most expensive, has become a symbol of status that confuses us into thinking that how people perceive us is who we are. We can sometimes believe our own hype, … Continue reading Be a Better Buyer–And A Much Better Person–This New Year!
The Yardstick of Success
At the beginning of every year, people often look back…some with a cheer and some with a sigh. If you have been sighing because you feel you have not advanced in life as much as you would have wanted to, then maybe this piece is for you. I believe that the measure of success varies … Continue reading The Yardstick of Success
Jealousy and Suffering
Most of us deal with jealousy in some form, and when it comes up, it’s never pretty. It might be jealousy when your girlfriend seems interested in someone else, or when one of your best friends becomes close with someone else, or when your parents give a lot of attention to your sibling, or when … Continue reading Jealousy and Suffering
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