Part of my grieving/healing process involves sharing my memories of my mother with others. This article may or may not be appropriate for this venue, but it's something I want to do.
This is the talk that I gave at Vocare in the Diocese of Western Michigan's 5th weekend, March 24-26.
Lagniappe is a French word loosely meaning, "that which is given freely." I use the word to mean something given without expectation of reciprocation. This article is about giving love to ourselves.
So many young adults feel repulsed by the evils committed in the name of Christianity. Why would we continue to be associated with such a morally bereft institution? Depends on who you ask.
Who needs to know why things are the way they are, when what we really need to do is to simply be what we are?
Just a short article to lighten your spirits and hopefully give you a chuckle. I hope your holiday season is peaceful and fulfilling.
This is a difficult point for me, but ultimately I believe in evangelism and have come to an understanding with evangelism: I won't bother it if it won't bother me!
Burying a parent must be one of the hardest things in life we have to do. My mom was so very special and I'd like to share her life and faith with you.
"I have called you by your name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1. This passage from Isaiah is the theme of the Vocare movement in the USA. Vocare is a renewal movement geared at young adults ages 19-30. It is primarily an Episcopal organization, but Christians of all denominations are invited to ...
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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