Life is too short to not be myself…
"As I’ve said, many times, when in doubt, when you aren’t sure what’s right, which side is the good and which is evil, look for the compassion. Where you see compassion - helpers, people helping people- that’s the side you want to be on."
We're not helpless, though I often feel that way.
"it’s hard to catch a glimpse of the realm of God if you aren’t looking. With the hate, the violence against the innocent, to include small children and the elderly, it’s really hard, but if you look closely and in the right places, it’s there."
Matthew 3 I feel like there is a lot of here, there, and everywhere in this chapter, but there were 4 very separate verses that called to my attention. “ 5 As they remained silent, Jesus looked around at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts…” “12 But he repeatedly warned them not to make... Continue Reading →
Why are we humans such gatekeepers?
We've finished Matthew in our reflections and are moving to Mark. I hope you'll join me!
Seems weird to be reading and writing about the crucifixion on Christmas Eve and at the same time, not... reflection on the life and and death of on the eve of the birthday celebration also seems appropriate.
It's this living that is the most important. It's the life and the way it's lived that matters most.
Waiting doesn't have to be a waste of time, it doesn't have to be boring. We can actively wait, do as we wait, it's the doing that the waiting ends.
Is what you are listening to love? Is it kind? Is it full of compassion? Or is it laced in sarcasm? rudeness, hatefulness?
Simply Sherri 