So full of belief and assurance… when does the devil begin his attack?

First Holy Communion
So full of belief and assurance… when does the devil begin his attack?

 

A friend said she has another book idea. The conversation lasted 30 minutes. The one memorable item was when she mentioned she doesn’t know what it feels like to be homeless.

The immediate thought was that society defines homeless as someone without a roof over their head.

What about the spiritually homeless?

What’s missing isn’t a physical roof, what’s missing is a loving roof over their head.

Sure they have shelter, but they desperately yearn for reassurance and hope.

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What’s the ulterior motive for givers?

Faith, Hope, Love window glass art
It’s so simple yet so elusive that even the smallest indiscretion can ruin a reputation

 

What’s the ulterior motive for givers?

What’s the ulterior motive for anyone?

Odds are much greater the giver’s motives are good and decent.

Odds much lower the taker’s motives are good and decent.

Why then would anyone question the giver?

Because history has revealed some really selfish givers. No?

One bad apple spoils the whole bunch?

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Suffering does not make us strong unless we give it permission

Sanibel Summer Sunset from Mitchell's Sand Castles

 

(photo: The first sunset of the annual Summer beach trip to Sanibel Island – our life will have a sunset too… will it be peaceful?)

Suffering does not make us weak unless we give it permission.

Suffering does not make us strong unless we give it permission.

Permission is only granted by one person.

One person only.

We know this.

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The paradox of accomplishment

Two boys with iPhone
Ever wonder how Steve Jobs managed the need to promote with the need for humility?

 

Dear Heavenly Father, please keep impossible significant accomplishments in check.

If others are to be motivated to pursue their impossible significant goals, let it be guided with gratitude and humility.

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