Spiritual language is natural, conscious and innate. It is not something we learn, it is something we discover. This language is not rationally taught but consciously remembered. Take time to sense the godly Presence within when a spiritual word is added to the rational, worldly reading of scripture. Worldly looks for physical feeding. Godly looks for spiritual feeding. Read more
Advent III
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Dec 06, 2012
The God News is the difference between the rationality of worldly legalism and the spirituality of Godly grace. Worldly thinks inside the box. Both John and Jesus called the Sadducees and the Pharisees “a brood of vipers”. They were snakes who stayed in their family box, producing others in their kind of legalism. Anything outside the box is impossible. When the Godly spiritual thinks outside the box, all things are possible. Read more
Year C Advent III Bottom Line Meditations
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Dec 03, 2012
Spiritual language is natural, conscious and innate. It is not something we learn, it is something we discover. This language is not rationally taught but consciously remembered. Take time to sense the godly Presence within when a spiritual word is added to the rational, worldly reading of scripture. Worldly rejoices outwardly to get into their heart. Godly gets into their heart to rejoice. Read more
Advent II
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 29, 2012
The Church has a hard time teaching people how to get into the Presence. The Church will teach we must empty ourselves, pray prayers, come to Church to be forgiven and take communion. The Church is like the people who witnessed Zechariahs’ words of praise at the circumcision of John. “Fear came on all who lived around them.” Luke 1:65 They were afraid of what God would do next. They were afraid of how their lives would change. After all, they had learned how to cope in the darkness. The fear of the Church is if people know how to consciously get into the Presence without coming to church they would not come. Read more
Year C Advent II Bottom Line Meditations
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 26, 2012
Spiritual language is natural, conscious and innate. It is not something we learn, it is something we discover. This language is not rationally taught but consciously remembered. Take time to sense the godly Presence within when a spiritual word is added to the rational, worldly reading of scripture. Jesus took our words and created His own spiritual, scriptural language. Spiritual language is innate and consciously felt, not read to be learned rationally. Translate the worldly language into godly language and feel the difference spiritual makes. Read more
Year C Advent I Bottom Line Meditations
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 19, 2012
Spiritual language is natural, conscious and innate. It is not something we learn, it is something we discover. This language is not rationally taught but consciously remembered. Take time to sense the godly Presence within when a spiritual word is added to the rational, worldly reading of scripture. Jesus took our words and created His own spiritual, scriptural language. Spiritual language is innate and consciously felt, not read to be learned rationally. Translate the worldly language into godly language and feel the difference spiritual makes. Read more
Meditations on Year C Introduction
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 16, 2012
I am sure you have heard it said, "Life is a journey." I believe this is true, not only in your physical or "Worldly" life, but is even more true of your spiritual or "Godly" life. The most important part of this journey is developing a better understanding of who God is and how to satisfy the yearning for a closer relationship with Him. To assist you in your journey, I am publishing two posts per week during the Year C Church Calendar. Published on Mondays, the "Bottom Line" meditations are designed to help you understand the weekly meditations, published on Thursdays, in a more "Godly" way rather than the more typical "Worldly" way. Read more
Pentecost XXVI Luke 23:33-43
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 15, 2012
Luke 23:33-43. On Christ the King Sunday the scripture used is "They crucified Jesus." Oops, that must be the wrong one. It is all about the crucifixion, the darkest day in the Life of Christ. Why in the world would anyone use that scripture? Read more
Year B Pentecost XXVI Bottom Line Meditations
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 12, 2012
Spiritual language is natural, conscious and innate. It is not something we learn, it is something we discover. This language is not rationally taught but consciously remembered. Take time to sense the godly Presence within when a spiritual word is added to the rational, worldly reading of scripture. Jesus did not spend time teaching us our spiritual language because it is natural to us. We just need to remember how to do it. Read more
Pentecost XXV Mark 13:1-8
Posted by Paul Edwards (Fr. Paul) on Nov 08, 2012
Mark 13:1-8. Wait a minute! When you read the Scriptures sometimes you need to be aware of what the before and the after verses might be. This Scripture starts at the close of the previous chapter with the widow’s mite, Mark 12:42. A poor widow put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Godly understanding looks to the internal. Jesus had just called the Disciples attention to this woman “She out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." They were not too impressed thinking rationally, “that is nice”, perhaps “very interesting”, but no “OMG’s”. They come out of the temple and are climbing over each other admiring the size of the stones and the buildings. Read more
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