"God gives us the vision, then He takes us down to the valley to batter us into the shape of the vision, and it is in the valley that so many of us faint and give way. Every vision will be made real if we will have patience."
Oswald Chambers
For Reflection:
How have I done in my "valley" experiences? Has patience kept me steadfast or have I given way so that God's desires for me have not been accomplished?
(See tomorrow's Grace Line for another spiritual insight on God's will, timing, and patience.)
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Our ministry recently received a request from someone who is concerned about family members who are being drawn into a group known as Eckankar.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Assertions that Anders Breivik, the man who killed 93 people while on a bombing and shooting spree in Oslo, Norway last week, is a Fundamentalist Christian not only appears to be a media fabrication, but there is also some evidence that the killer's
Facebook page declaring him to be a Christian conservative was tampered with.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI mourned the senseless attacks on a government building and youth camp in Norway on Friday that left 93 people dead.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Scientists in the UK have been accused of committing "emotional blackmail" by secretly creating human-animal hybrids in their labs while telling the public they're doing so in order to "cure every illness known to mankind."
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"Hope is patience with the lamp lit."
Tertullian
For Reflection:
In the face of seemingly impossible circumstances, do I patiently endure with hope or do I give in to discouragement and fear? What one spiritual strategy can I employ to keep my "lamp lit?"
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"Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase."
St. Rose of Lima
For Reflection:
What is the relationship between afflictions and the height of grace? Do I make use of such opportunities or do I rail against them?
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"It is a noble achievement for a Christian to have no disputes with anyone. But if by any circumstance or temptation, a dispute arises, let him try to remain composed, even if this means losing."
Anonymous
(Teaching of the Twelve Apostles)
For Reflection:
How often am I willing to walk away from a confrontation? Do I remain composed by exercising patience? Am I willing to "lose" in charity rather than press my advantage through pride?
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CC asks:
"Can you do something to straighten out this New Age Kolbrin Bible (supposedly salvaged from an arson in 1184 from Glastonbury Abbey). The 5 first set/books called the Bronzebooks & the last 5 books Coelbooks.....Related to this subject - while you're at it - an explanation is needed about: Zecharin Sitchin; Irish/Celtic Ten Lost Tribes; Nirbiru!"
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI's eldest brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, has written a book about his famous brother which will debut on September 12, the eve of the Pope's visit to Germany.
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