Daily Reflections

July 18

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Reflection Understanding helps us to see the world beyond the accepted view. It involves intellectual knowledge but it is also rooted in practical insight. Through understanding, we see ourselves within…

July 17

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Reflection I set before you life or death, blessing or curse. Choose life then,so that you and your descendants may live.Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 Life is ever changing, ever moving, ever…

July 16

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Reflection The spiritual life requires that we think enough of ourselves to believe we can serve others without putting ourselves above them.  Oftentimes, we are our own worst enemies. We…

July 15

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Reflection Being rude is easy. It does not take any effort and is a sign of weakness and insecurity. Kindness shows great self-discipline and strong self-esteem. Being kind is not…

July 14

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Reflection The most telling measure of the meaning of kindness in life is memories of unkindness… moments of scorn or rejection that leave a person feeling marginalized in the human…

July 13

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Reflection The image of the Good Samaritan is so familiar that it has become a common idiom in our ordinary speech. Yet, it causes us to reflect on many aspects…

July 12

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Reflection We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.Isaiah 64:8 Somewhere in our subconscious, we carry an idea of what our perfect…

July 10

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Reflection With the gift of life God commissioned us to journey in love. Love of God, neighbor and self are absolutely required of us. God loves through us, empowering us…

July 9

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Reflection “Be known for what you are, and make your actions harbingers of a better future.”  We need to remember that we can raise our voices on behalf of those…

July 8

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Reflection Life is not meant to be rigid or stagnant. It is ever changing, ever moving, ever evolving into new expressions. To be in a state of permanent changelessness and…