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Jesus and the Meek
Jesus and The Meek Let’s examine Jesus and the Meek. Jesus’ most pertinent teachings came from the Sermon on the Mount. The particular teaching that fascinates me is the teaching where Jesus says that the meek shall inherit the Earth. Here’s an excerpt from Eckhart Tolle’s book A New Earth: Jesus makes a prediction that […]
Who are my mother and my brothers?
I really enjoyed today’s Gospel reading. As I am “plugged in” a lot these days, this hit home. It is a mere call to be present and mindful of our immediate surroundings. Today’s Gospel reading from MK 3:31-35 Then Jesus’ mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A […]
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The Dalai Lama’s Views on Marriage in the West
The Dalai Lama’s Views on Marriage in the West Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce — that’s the statistic that’s frequently pointed to when discussing marriage in the US. However, this is a misleading statistic. For those living above the poverty line, the divorce rate is much lower. For those who are college educated, […]