February, 2005 Archives

Spiritual Disiciplines

February 27th, 2005 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, The Church Year · 0 Comments

A lot of times during Lent we hear people talk about the “spiritual disiciplines” of prayer, study, worship, fasting, etc. Here’s soemething Henri Nouwen wrote about spiritual discipline: Discipline is the other side of discipleship.Discipleship without discipline is like waiting to run in the marathonwithout ever practicing. Discipline without discipleship is like always practicing for [...]

Recycling Gifts

February 25th, 2005 · Posted in Christianity, Humor, Reflections · 0 Comments

I got this article from Daily Wisdom and found it to be thoughtful and true — yet also humorous. A good way to communicate something that is important for us to remember! Read it here. Until next time — Shalom! Bill

Protecting Life

February 24th, 2005 · Posted in Christianity, Politics, Reflections · 0 Comments

“My message to both parties – to both liberals and conservatives – is that protecting life is indeed a seamless garment. Protecting unborn life is important. Opposing unjust wars that take human life is important. And supporting anti-poverty programs that provide adequate support for mothers and children in poverty is important. Neither party gets it [...]