Methodist Corner

where God’s previous working meets our present response

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Gal 2:20)



Archive for the 'Life Lessons' Category

Bedtime Prayer

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Alone in the dark I wonder
As my thoughts to and fro do wander
A well worn path my thoughts do make
To the feet of God my prayers do take
Cares and concerns, neighbor and other
Enemy, stranger, sister, or brother
Up and down, down and around
Heart of God touched by a silent sound.

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Never Forget!

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

While some of us may secretly (or not so secretly) applaud the efforts of the Israelis to rid themselves of the Hizbollah threat, we must never forget the price that’s being paid.  I hope this picture helps to remind everyone that reads this post how desperately we all need God’s mercy.   I would never deny [...]

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An online article on the Pacific Justice Institute website reports another obvious example of anti-Christian sentiment in the secular workplace. The article states…
CSULB ordered Ms. Escobar to sign a document admitting that she had “an inability to separate her religious beliefs from her role as a[n] . . . Intern.” She was also directed [...]

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There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question!

Friday, February 17th, 2006

In a recent email exchange from the United Methodist eMail group someone wrote the following.
"The questions we vigorously debate will be revealed as the work of Satan to divide us."
The following was my response… Work of Satan? The debate maybe, the division probably, but the questions… I don’t think so. It’s not the [...]

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