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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 6

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 6

March 5, 2013
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Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER VI. Humility makes us rejoice in our own Abjection. BUT, my daughter, I am going a step further, and I bid you everywhere and…

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The Last Generation

November 19, 2012
by Bekah
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We are the last generation. Adam came, Abraham came, Moses came,and finally Jesus came.  And from that moment, we have been the last. The Apostles…

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Father forgive me for I have Sinned

October 31, 2012
by Guest Authors
Conversion Stories, Elijah's Conversion

Republished by Blog Post PromoterGuest post by Elijah Simmons. God has nothing but love and mercy for those that turn away from him. My name…

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Prayer Begets Silence

Prayer Begets Silence

October 19, 2012
by Bekah
Practice

Republished by Blog Post PromoterI mentioned before that I didn’t have the energy to pursue great spiritual endeavors this past Lent, and chose the simplicity…

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Reflection Genesis 10–The Benefits of Legacy

September 18, 2012
by Steven Thomas
Through the Bible

Well, when I come against a genealogy in the biblical text I’m going to try to push through with a reflection, if at all possible….

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Invitation

August 13, 2012
by Steven Thomas
Reflection

Republished by Blog Post PromoterI’ve walked this long, bloody road of love to the Kingdom. I can testify that people that are near me for…

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Come

August 7, 2012
by Steven Thomas
Personal Experience

I have been given twelve children; the first two are sons.  I think I was bit rough around the edges in my early day for…

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My Son, My Son

August 5, 2012
by Steven Thomas
Personal Experience

I held Him in my arms and began to shake, my son, lifeless and still warm. I kissed him and told him that I loved…

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Name Days

Name Days

June 29, 2012
by Bekah
Practice

Today is the feast of Sts. (Simon) Peter and Paul.  As we have both a Simon and a Paul, the time is ripe for a…

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Calling

Calling

June 20, 2012
by Steven Thomas
Personal Experience

I’ve mentioned pretty extensively in prior posts that I am a dreamer; I did some recent posts about God’s timing, moving in the wave, being…

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