Happy New Year! For a New Year Resolution why not make your physical presence something you will do. Like what? Service work, being helpful type meetings. Presence is a gift you always have to give. You think you have nothing to offer? Your presence is a value. A new person might come in and just knowing there are other people there might encourage them that they made a good decision. Or you might think going to church is a waste since you are not particularly holy, but just going might encourage another person who is hungering for spiritual something, that they are not crazy since someone else is there too…you. I can go to meetings and say nothing, or “nothing much.” That does not diminish my value. God is in charge.
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From Stephanie Logan of Centennial, CO
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
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Happy New Year, Father Ryan! 🤗
ReplyDeleteI was told early on that being present is service and, for me, life is much better with God in the driver's seat. Thanks for your service, every day, as your blog makes a huge difference! ❤️
Excellent insight. Happy New Year
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