Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

The inherent power of faithfulness

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

“… who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you?” (Psalm 89:8 ESV, emphasis mine) All too often, we think of faithfulness as weakness. Someone stays in a dead-end job or abusive relationship because they think it’s all … Continue reading →

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George MacDonald quote on manmade religion

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

“… for there is one kind of religion in which the more devoted a man is, the fewer proselytes he makes; it is the worship of himself.” ― George MacDonald in “The Maiden’s Bequest”, edited by Michael R. Phillips

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Squeezing an elephant into a stocking

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

There are times when I realize afresh the impossibility of capturing all my thoughts into the English language … like trying to squeeze an elephant into a stocking. Multicultural marriage has its struggles. Misunderstandings arise. Feelings get hurt. Communication breakdowns … Continue reading →

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