There are so many people in need right now. With budget cuts to many social services and food banks, there are empty shelves and empty pockets these days. You would be surprised who you find in a food bank. Regardless, those are people who are our neighbors. Sometimes our friends have to seek help when things get tough. I believe that God wants all of us and especially those who follow him to help others in any way we can. That means giving time and talents and treasure. Things are going to be tough. We all have it in us to lend a helping hand.
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Sunday Reflection – Forgiveness In The World We Live
Today at church, the sermon was about forgiveness and holding grudges. In the world in we live in today where there is much harm, lies, and fear, the notion of forgiving is very hard. But as in many things, mercy is a must.
Yes, there is temptation to villainize, but you know you can see evil done with your own eyes. What is going on right now is disheartening and sad and dangerous for many. I am in a place where I am trying to make sense of everything going on.
However, it will take lots of time, understanding, and grace for me to say it’s alright, don’t worry about it or something like that. I am a believer in God, but I am also human, and I have my feelings, and it’s OK. There is more to come and it will challenge all of us. Forgive when you feel it’s appropriate but try to forgive when you can.
A Relevant Sunday Message
I found this to be profound and very much in the spirit of who Jesus is and should be in the hearts and minds of those who believe in him. Jesus can be found in many places. If more of his children had this mindset things would be better for many people. May Jesus be with all no matter what.
When You Live…
For many in this scenario, they live in both realities. Of course, the best situation would be to live and love in God’s kingdom. But, the culture wars are where they have to fight to survive.
Something About God
I revere God. I am respectful of God. I embrace God as someone who was made by God. I don’t fear God because that word has been used to intimidate and scare people into a relationship with God where they feel like they must obey or be struck down. It’s time we think about God differently because fear can be like a box and God is bigger than all that. God is about love, laughing and being there for all of us.
Quote Of The Day
All of us with one voice call one God differently as Parmatma, Ishwara, Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Allah, Khuda, Dada-Hormuzda, Jehova, God and an infinite variety of names.
Mahatma Gandhi
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