The world looks on compassion as a weakness. They consider that a weakened man cannot sustain his hold on the things he has. So their hideous greed approaches, emboldened. Let them take the things their eyes see. For they do not perceive the Christ of God. But let your precious belongings be those of Christ. … Continue reading
Psalm 14
1 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! 2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. 3 But no, all have … Continue reading
The Exceptionally Few
Always considering the eyes of men. That’s how most people live out their days. It takes an exceptionally confident man to do his work in a crowd without notice of the eyes that watch. And oh how few they are! The fear of man pervades our every thought. “What will they think? What will they … Continue reading
Frustration Unleashed
Not one single man has ever lived that was able to please the expectations of the Most High God. I exclude the Holy Son of God from this mass of men, for he came from heaven and has ascended. But not one man has ever done the will of the Holy Father in heaven. Do … Continue reading
Suffering Complaints
Are you suffering under a burden that threatens to drive you to the dust? Has your heart become calloused, so that you will not call out to God for the sake of the things that oppress you? Have you allowed yourself to blame the One who made you? Have you come to believe that you … Continue reading
In the Shelter of his Wing
I wake up before dawn and look out my window at a light dusting of snow. Out pops a little bird, hopping about in the snowflakes. Then I wonder, “Where have you slept little one? Did you sleep among the reeds in the ditch? Did you forsake the tree limb for the shelter of the … Continue reading
