Tag Archives: Self-Examination

11Jul/20

Pinch Me

July 11, 2020Things I Read SomewhereJudging, Judgment, Rest, Self-Care, Self-ExaminationMichael

Some old men came to see Abba Poemen, and said to him: Tell us, when we see brothers dozing during the sacred office, should we pinch them so they will stay awake?Read More…

06Jul/20

Do As I Say

July 6, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsChristianity, Father, Religion, Religious Titles, Self-Examination, Self-JustificationMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 23:1-12 ) [Today’s entry is less of a full-fledged thought and more of a compilation of separate thoughts on different portions of the scripture, moreRead More…

28Jun/20

The Heavy Burden

June 28, 2020Daily Office Reflections, Things I Read SomewhereHate, Racism, Self Worth, Self-Examination, Self-Justification, SinMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Luke 13:10-17 ) These past few weeks have seen a lot of protests concerning the persistent racism in this country. Those protesting have pointed out thatRead More…

08May/20

Pluck and Chop

May 8, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsExaggeration, Jesus, Lust, Self-Examination, SinMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 5:27-37 ) As soon as I started reading this Gospel this morning, my mind went back too several youth leaders and pastors I’ve known, andRead More…

17Apr/20

Gd**t

April 17, 2020Random Thoughts, Things I Read SomewhereCursing, Goddamn, Gods Name, Paul Tillich, Self-Examination, Tony Campolo, Vain, VanityMichael

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 – KJV The other day I wasRead More…