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On the Christmas Season…
Today is Saturday, December 26, 2015. Valentine Day decorations have already gone up in some stores. Christmas trees are already on the curb or in the box. Christmas decorations are coming down. It seems that the Christmas season is over, … Continue reading
A prayer for God’s mercy
While reading Confessions by Saint Augustine, the paragraph below struck me to a point where I felt compelled to write. ‘Lord hear my prayer’ (Ps. 60: 2) that my soul may not collapse (Ps. 83: 3) under your discipline (Ps. … Continue reading
A meditaion on the Hail Mary
I know that the Hail Mary is by tradition a Catholic Prayer but I ask my Protestant readers to give this posting a chance. This mediation occurred to me after a recent confession. Thank you Davis for being there. Hail … Continue reading
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Thirsting for Prayer
I just got finished reading Thirsting For Prayer, by Jacques Philippe. This is the first of what I am sure will be many postings inspired by this book. <Short version> I have always struggled with my prayer life. It is … Continue reading
The real reason I was an altar server – even though I had to be told
I don’t recall the entire conversation but only one comment made by my very dear great aunt, Tante Da, who died about 15 years ago. We grew up next door to her. I believe I was in high school at … Continue reading
On the Devil tempting us
This is a concept I learned about many years ago. Where I first heard it, I do not remember. However, it has been brought back to mind and reinforced by my recent reading of “The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis, … Continue reading
Why are we here? Why did God create us?
<Short version> My answer to the questions, “Why are we here?” “Why did God create us?”, has developed over time from various things I have learned and from other insights. God in his infinite love, which by its very nature … Continue reading
Definition of Theology
I figure the best way to start a blog which will be mainly theological in nature is to define the word “theology”. <Short version> My definition of theology is the study of God, through academic means, prayer, personal reflection, reading … Continue reading
About my blog
<Short version> Long version is below. Occasionally I will read or think about something that inspires me to write it down. Usually, it revolves around theology but not always. It is for this reason I have decided to start a … Continue reading
Random Theological Thoughts by a Non-Theologian 