OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I had a phone call recently from someone asking me to get involved in the business of photography. When I displayed a lack of interest there was a lot of irritation on their behalf. They couldn't understand what they saw as a good photographer with a lot of potential would reject the … Continue reading Be Concerned Only With Things And People Who Help Save Your Soul
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Focusing On Exorcisms Not Good For Mental And Spiritual Health
A still from the Popular Exorcist movie filmed in 1973 Exorcists have been on the decline lately, and the Church is lamenting the growing shortage of priests available to train for it. It is and will always remain to be a very important part of the Churches ministry. Exorcism has its benefits on lay people … Continue reading Focusing On Exorcisms Not Good For Mental And Spiritual Health
What It Means To Live Like A King
My kids took this rather funny photo of me today. They wanted to play "Knights and Kings" and they all agreed I should be king. They bought me a kings crown from the local toy store and took this photo of me with my Mr.Perfect mug. As we all laughed at the photo it nevertheless … Continue reading What It Means To Live Like A King
The Importance Of Obedience To A Corrupt Government
Image by Couleur from Pixabay Whenever I talk about obedience, it drives people nuts. When the government or Church clergy is corrupt, it heightens all the more the sense of disgust at the thought of obeying. Regardless of what we may think of our government, when we are asked to do something that doesn't contradict … Continue reading The Importance Of Obedience To A Corrupt Government
To Experience Healing Jesus Removes Us From The Crowd
Away From The Crowd And Outside The Village With No Return He took him aside in private, away from the crowdMark:7:33 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the villageMark:823 And Jesus sent him home, saying, "Do not even go into the village."Mark:8:26 In the Gospel of Mark we see … Continue reading To Experience Healing Jesus Removes Us From The Crowd
Are We Too Good For Christianity?
Image by Robin Higgins from Pixabay Every friend and family member hiding from the reality of God have said it. "I'm a good person. I don't need the Church to tell me how to behave. What is the point... really?" It is the deadly sin of sloth. Sloth is considered to be a lazy indifference … Continue reading Are We Too Good For Christianity?
Every Castle Has Its Weakness
The Fall Of ConstantinopleSource: Web Whenever I read about the battles through the centuries, whether they be religious or not, I've always noticed one mistake they make. The Castle under siege would be very well built, but it always had a weak point somewhere the enemy would exploit in order to invade and take down … Continue reading Every Castle Has Its Weakness
How to Discover The Will Of God
Image by invisiblepower from Pixabay Knowing Gods will for our lives and the various paths and choices we are given in life is no easy task. We would all love to know the will of God, and according to St.Paul it is possible, but it would require a lot of faith and hard work. There … Continue reading How to Discover The Will Of God
Knowing When To Admonish Someone
Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay Admonishing the sinner is seen as a spiritual work of mercy, but sometimes it can be seen as no easy task. Unless you've got the stomach for it, going around admonishing people for their behaviour (provided you are not engaged in it yourself) will make you lose many newcomers … Continue reading Knowing When To Admonish Someone
