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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Let Us Pray: UnceasingvPrayer
St. Augustine sheds helpful light on how we pray without ceasing… “And all my desire is before you” (Ps 37:10)… This very desire of yours is your prayer; and if your desire is continual, your prayer is continual too. It … Continue reading
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Ministry Musings: Keep Watch Over Yourself
Institutions in decline increase the pressure on leaders to “produce” and “succeed.” This is the sociological equivalent to the natural survival instinct. I see it across the board in North American Christianity, but especially among church-planting pastors and those … Continue reading
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In-Sight: Realistic Spirituality
This is not a commercial for The Common English Bible. There are some places where I think it misses the boat, which is a risk every translation must take in its aim to make the Bible more accessible and readable… … Continue reading
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Announcement: A Simpler Way
Hello, Everyone! I have made the decision to end my regular, thematic postings. The production of them has become too labor-intensive and deadline-driven. As of today, the only regular post for Oboedire will be “The Holy Gospel” each Saturday. I … Continue reading
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The Holy Gospel: October 27, 2013 (Year C)
Read: Luke 18:9-14 Meditation: “The Great Mistake” Jesus hit the nail on the head–when we declare ourselves “righteous,” we will use our self-declared status to look upon others with contempt. That’s what egotism does. It has to be “above” some … Continue reading
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Ooops!
Working ahead on the blog has backfired on me! A post intended for Christmas week posted accidentally today. No….I am not taking a two-month “Christmas break”—and even though I am a Willie Nelson devotee, I am NOT ready to hear … Continue reading
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Listenings: Sign of Our Deliverance
Gratitude is the sign that our resentments no longer rule us. Gratitude is not just an occasional “thanks be to God” (p. 63), it is a disposition of the heart that celebrates our liberation from death-dealing elements in our lives. … Continue reading
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