Choosing to thrive in my circumstances Part VII Choose Love, the Mark of a Christian Image by James Chan from Pixabay John 13:35-35 Jesus said to His disciples,“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist St. Luke the Evangelist: A Truly Well-Rounded Man “St. Luke the Evangelist” by Fr. Matthew Garrett Gospel for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Luke 10:16-21 The Lord said to his disciples, “He who hears you hears me,
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Some Wise Words from a Wise Man “St Luke Icon” and “St Paul Icon” by Monastery Icons Epistle for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council The Parable of the Sower “Parable of the Sower” by Fikos, 2006. The Parable of the Sower Gospel Reading for the Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Luke 8:5-15 Jesus said this parable, “A sower went out to sow his
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Focus on What is Good and Profitable, Not What is Stupid and Controversial EPISTLE FOR THE SUNDAY OF THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL TITUS 3:8-15 Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so
Kindness should be our personal goal, whether it is returned or not. If our goal is to be kind, kindness will blossom from us and spread.
To serve means to offer service as it is needed, not necessarily in how we want to serve. Focus not just on work, but ministry through service.
We try to place blame in all circumstances, even with nothing to blame. When faced with problems, we must identify causes and find solutions.
There are lots of circumstances that are beyond our control. How we look at certain circumstances is a choice. Be a glass half full person.
Today we think that more is better. What God expects is our best effort. A good motto is, “The best I can with what I have.” Circumstances
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Third Sunday of Luke Urgency & Irony Epistle Reading for the Third Sunday of Luke II Corinthians 6:1-10 Working together with Him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For He says, “At the acceptable time I have listened to
One of the keys to life is learning how to thrive in every circumstance, and making the choice to give glory to God in each circumstance.