Category Archives: Foundation of faith

Sacred Life in the Womb

  When I was pregnant, I often thought of Mary, the mother of Jesus:     How she managed her daily chores How she endured the difficult trip to Bethlehem How it felt to give birth in a smelly stable … Continue reading

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The Prayer of Confession

  The first half of the Jesus Prayer focuses on God. The second half focuses on me: Have mercy on me.   In these few words, I confess that I’m a sinner. I acknowledge that I’m lost. I admit that … Continue reading

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The Prayer of Praise

  Let’s focus on the first part of the Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ:     Lord He is Master, I am servant. Jesus He is my Savior. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Salvation is found in no one else,for there is … Continue reading

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The Jesus Prayer

  Our Russian pilgrim from yesterday’s post found the key to continuous prayer. He happened on a wise man who taught him The Jesus Prayer. His mentor advised him to first say it 3,000 times a day, then 6,000 times, … Continue reading

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The Unceasing Prayer

  1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Do you?   Not a chance! Every now and then I give it a try It’s a good goal There’s a little book, “The Way of the Pilgrim” (available on the internet … Continue reading

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Glorious Epiphany

“We worship Jesus. Our faith sees Him go from the manger to the cross, and from the cross right up to the throne, and there where God the Father dwells, amidst the unendurable glory of the divine presence stands the … Continue reading

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Simple and Striking Epiphany

From the dictionary definition of Epiphany: “an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking” –from Merriam-Webster   Grasp the reality: Jesus, come to earth to save the world.

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Conspicuous Epiphany

  2 Timothy 1:9-10 (NIV) This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light … Continue reading

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Epiphany Revealed

  An epiphany is a revelation. The Wise Men had an epiphany. They saw with their own eyes the Christ Child, Emmanuel, God-with-Us, the Savior of the world.   Remember God’s promise to Abraham? Genesis 22:18 (NIV) Through your offspring … Continue reading

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Loving Discipline

  Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves.     Your discipline, Lord, is proof positive of Your love. Even when I’m not lovin’ the discipline, I’m grateful for the love.

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