Temptation of Power – Nov. 21, 2019
“What makes the temptation of power so seemingly irresistible? Maybe it is that power offers an easy substitute for the hard task of love. It seems easier to be God than to love God, easier to control people than to love people, easier to own life than to love life.” –Henri Nouwen, In the Name […]
Begin it Now – July 5, 2019
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness, concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth in ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one […]
Or Would You Rather Be Free?
This time*, as Jesus’ core disciples miss the mark again, Jesus has been offering some of the deepest wisdom he has to convey. They need to really understand that the powers of this world, when confronted with the fullness of God’s love and justice, will so much prefer to keep their power that they will […]
