Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 12, 2018 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 A Time to Think When a person doesn't have gratitude, somethi...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Your Barucha For Everything Monday, March 12, 2018 Barucha is Hebrew for blessing. The Jewish people have many baruchas or blessings. In Jewish culture, there’s a blessing for everything. At a Bar Mitzvah, there’s a blessing over the boy, over his parents, over the bread, over ...
Posted by Tony Villari
The phrase, "Catching at straws," is hundreds of years old. It eventually morphed into "clutching at straws" and then, more recently, "grasping" at straws. No matter which you remember or prefer, the meaning is the same: To try and do something as a last resort that is very unlikely to succeed, or t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 11, 2018 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 A Time to Think When a person doesn't have gratitude, somethi...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 10, 2018 Evening and morning, and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud; and He shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17 A Time to Think In times of hardship, you have to stop asking God, "Why?" and ask, "What next" —Anonymous A Time to Act ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 9, 2018 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 A Time to Think We are all wounded. But wounds are necessary for ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Asking Big Friday, March 9, 2018 The story is told of a philosopher who came seeking financial aid from Alexander the Great. Alexander ordered his treasurer to give the man his request, which was the equivalent of ten thousand pounds. The treasurer was shocked. But Alexander replied, &ldqu...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & ReflectionMarch 8, 2018 He who gains Wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding shall prosper and find good. Proverbs 19:8 A Time to ThinkThe Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Holy Breath Thursday, March 8, 2018 “Ruach” is Hebrew for breath. It’s the most basic thing you need for life, even more, basic than food or water. From birth to death, every moment of your life must be filled with breath or else you die. Ruach also means Spirit. So, ...
Posted by Tony Villari
1 Corinthians 6:9 is generally used as the argument against homosexuality; taken out of context, it is easy to see how. But, put into context and it is a statement against the "wicked" and how the "wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God." No...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 7, 2018 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33 A Time to Think Sometimes, all it takes is just one prayer to change everything. —Anonymous A Time to Act When you pray, release your worry and ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Priests Of The Light Wednesday, March 7, 2018 In ancient Israel, the priests were in charge of lighting the lampstand of God. But they weren’t just those who lit the lights, they were in charge of keeping the light burning. As God’s priests, we now have to learn to be keepers o...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 6, 2018 So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself. Genesis 1:27 NLT A Time to Think Jesus tends to His people individually. He personally sees to our needs. We all receive Jesus' touch. We experience His care...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Monument Of Wasted Riches Tuesday, March 6, 2018 In Cleveland, Ohio stands a building known as The Society of Savings. Much of the money that enabled this magnificent building to be built came from accounts of poor people who never claimed their money before they died. After waiting ye...
Posted by Tony Villari
After a career in military intelligence, I'm pretty savvy as to why society doesn't need to know everything. Some secrets and activities are best left in the purview of those who protect us. These activities are necessary for the security of the country, mom, and apple pie. We grud...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 4, 2018 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. James 1:2 A Time to Think Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith. –Margaret Shepard, author A Time to A...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 3, 2018 Rejoice evermore. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 A Time to Think A quiet morning with a loving God puts the events of the upcoming day into proper perspective.—Janette Oke A Time to Act Pray ab...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 2, 2018 Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 NIV A Time to Think Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness. –Barbara Johnson, writer A Time to Act Ask for God’s wisdom to guide yo...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Law Of The Lots Friday, March 2, 2018 Purim is the holiday celebrated to remember the events of the Book of Esther. The word Purim is Hebrew for the lots that were cast to determine the fate of the Jewish people. And so, the Book of Esther appears to be about the law of lots and chance...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection March 1, 2018 He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:17 A Time to Think In those times I can't seem to find God, I rest in the assurance that He knows how to find me. –Neva Coyle, writer ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
A PROPHETIC MILESTONE: THE JERUSALEM DECLARATION Thursday, March 1, 2018 It was an event that caused the world to go into an uproar and the United Nations to declare it ‘null and void’. Jerusalem was again in the news. Donald Trump had done what several American presidents had ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 28, 2018 Your eyes will see the King in His beauty. Isaiah 33:17 A Time to Think Don't let the noise of the world keep you from hearing the voice of God. –Author Unknown A Time to Act Conc...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Pilgrim’s Key Of Escape Wednesday, February 28, 2018 In the book, Pilgrim’s Progress, the lead character named Christian decides to depart from the main highway and follow another path which seems easier. This path leads him into the territory of a giant name ...
Posted by Tony Villari
Buddhism and Hinduism define "enlightenment" as "a final blessed state marked by the absence of desire or suffering... the awakening to ultimate truth by which man is freed from the endless cycle of personal reincarnations to which all men are otherwise subject... a state of transcendent divine...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 27, 2018 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. James 5:13 A Time to Think A relationship with God is the most important relationship you can have. –Author...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Strategy Of The Sheep Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Messiah spoke of wolves and sheep. If you belong to Him, you’re a sheep, not a wolf. Wolves are carnivores that hunt in packs. Wolves are considerably stronger, more cunning, and more ferocious than sheep. The Lord describes the en...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 26, 2018 I remember you in my prayers night and day. 2 Timothy 1:3 A Time to Think Our greatest comfort in sorrow is to know that God is in control. –Lynn Thornton, writer A Time to Act Cast your cares on the Lord for He cares...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
From The Mouth Of A Shark Monday, February 26, 2018 In 1799, the captain and crew of an American ship named the Nancy was put on trial for smuggling. Before capture, their illegal cargo and ship’s records were thrown overboard and a faked set of records were substituted. Just when th...
Posted by Tony Villari
Christian's are historically "guilty" of, what have come to be called, crimes against humanity, such as the multiple Crusades for wealth and glory in the name of Almighty God, or using God as their excuse for multiple Inquisitions, as well as the Salem witch trials. Then there is the Vatican's...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 25, 2018 Rid yourselves of all malice. 1 Peter 2:1 A Time to Think Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are your own fears. –Rudyard Kipling, writer A Time to Act Learn to th...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 24, 2018 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 A Time to Think Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless prayer. –Frances Havergal, poet and hymn writer ...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection February 22, 2018 Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. Romans 12:12 A Time to Think Unwrap the hidden beauties in an ordinary day. –Gerhard E. Frost, author A Time to Act Find joy where and when ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Challenge Of The 80 Year Old Man Thursday, February 22, 2018 Moses went into the wilderness to avoid Egypt. Decades later at 80 years old, he encounters God. When you’re an 80-year-old Jewish man, you’d rather move to Miami and play bingo. But God told Moses to go to Egypt ...
Posted by Pastor Gerry Diamond
Lent 1 TEMPTATION: THE REFINER’S FIRE Gold refining Are you wearing something gold – a ring maybe? Do you know how it got to be shiny and smart, rather than a muddy piece of rock? You can get gold that is 99.9% pure by putting it into an electrolyte bath and ap...
Posted by Carl Hamby Doyen at E.O.M.
Vaccines OK Im going to attempt draw a comparison for you and leave you to make up your own mind. Think about Adolph Hitler and all the stories you can think of about the Holocaust and the German scientists running medical experiments on those they had housed in the ghettos of places like Auschwitz...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 21, 2018 Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to Think God shapes the world by prayer. The more prayer there is in the world, the bette...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Blue World Mission Field Wednesday, February 21, 2018 If you aren’t sharing the love of God with those who are lost because you don’t believe you’re called to evangelism or the mission field, I want to reveal an incredible thing about your life. You are called to the ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 19, 2018 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 A Time to Think Believe that you can and you're halfway ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Ambition Of The Great Monday, February 19, 2018 As believers, we often consider ambition to be a bad and worldly thing. But Messiah said, “He who would be greatest among you must be the servant of all.” In other words, the desire for greatness isn’t wrong in itself, o...
Posted by Tony Villari
In Christian scripture, Matthew 7:1-2, we are advised, "You shall not judge, lest you be judged. For with the judgment that you judge, you will be judged, and with the measure that you measure, it will be measured to you..." Yet, throughout Christian history this is exactly what we fall prey to, the...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 18, 2018 My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from him. Psalm 62:5 A Time to Think Our prayers lay the track down on which God’s power can come.–Watchman Nee, church leader, and Christian teacher A ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 17, 2018 All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 NIV A Time to Think Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.—Helen Keller A ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 16, 2018 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7 A Time to Think If you have a song of faith in your heart, it will be heard by the look on your face. –Anonymous A ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
November 29, 1947, & The Dead Sea Scrolls Friday, February 16, 2018 On November 29th, 1947, an archeologist named Eliezer Sukenik was deciphering the writings of some parchments he’d just obtained from Bethlehem. On the other side of the globe in Flushing Queens, the ne...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 14, 2018 God has poured out his love into our hearts. Romans 5:5 A Time to Think Open your hearts to the love God instills . . . God loves you tenderly. What He gives you is not to be kept under lock and key, but to be shared. –Mother T...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Bird In The Secret Place Wednesday, February 14, 2018 The Song of Solomon is about a bride and groom in love. More than that, it’s about God’s love for you. The Groom calls the bride away as a dove to the cleft of the rock, to the secret place for a time of intimate love. S...
Posted by Tony Villari
In the course of ministering, my philosophy has developed from one of "religious" tolerance to one of "spiritual" tolerance. Those who read my blog understand my lack of acceptance toward "organized" religion. It made perfect sense, to me, to re-incorporate into our idea of religion, any...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 12, 2018 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace ... 1 Corinthians 14:33 A Time to Think Worry is a thin stream of fear that trickles through the mind, which, if encouraged, will cut a channel so wide that all other thoughts will ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Messiah’s Override Monday, February 12, 2018 Imagine you’re an Orthodox Jew and you hear a fellow rabbi say, “You have heard it said…” He then repeats a verse from the Law of Moses, but then he adds, “But I say to you…” Can you imagine what...
Posted by Tony Villari
Well, the legal ramifications of even thinking of getting to know you, simply makes it not worth the effort. If you'd like to get to know me, on the other hand, feel free to foist inappropriate conduct upon me, for a change. I absolutely guarantee you I will appreciate the c...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 11, 2018 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14 A Time to Think In the end, nothing we do or say in this lifetime will matter as much as the way we have loved one another. &n...
Posted by Tony Villari
I met with a new chaplain the other day. We talked for a bit and he said he was looking to me for direction. I just smiled, "I think your compass, Father, is much better than mine." When the topic of one's direction comes up, I am always reminded of a man, an older Army vet, d...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 10, 2018 Call unto to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things which you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 A Time to Think Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet? &n...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 9, 2018 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Jam...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Power Of The Mohar Friday, February 9, 2018 In ancient Israel, when a man was to marry a woman, he’d have to give her what was called the ‘mohar’; ‘the bridal price’. It was a sign of his love for her. When he paid it, it signaled the end of her old life a...
Posted by Tony Villari
Some people, like my mother, might find discussions about death to be a tad morbid. My mom doesn't mind discussing the afterlife, mind you, it's just any lengthy discussion dealing with the corpse, autopsy, funeral, eulogy, etc., are usually "put to rest" in short order. Her attitude is ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 8, 2018 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 A Time to Think Good morning, Lord! What are You up to today? Can I be a part of it?...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Immanuel Forever Thursday, February 8, 2018 ‘Em Anu El’ means God is with us. From that Hebrew sentence comes the name Immanuel. Messiah is called Emmanuel. There’s no indication in the Bible that His name will ever be changed. He’ll still be Emmanuel; God is with u...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection February 6, 2018 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 A Time to Think You will find it is necessary to let th...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Cleansing Of The Lake Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Sometimes you think you’re doing well in the Lord when all of a sudden, you stumble on some sin you thought was long gone and feel disgusted with yourself. But instead of letting it be a great step backward in the Lord, you can turn...
Posted by Tony Villari
It is my humble opinion that the vows of Christian clergy went south with the death of Jesus, if not before. The same corruption occurred with the death of Muhammad when both factions of his family ripped the Qur'an in two, one of love and peace, and one not. But, isn't this the way it, almost alway...
Posted by Tony Villari
I took off my best "Hawaiian" print shirt in a Mexican cantina one evening, and handed it to the loser of a cat fight who had her own one-piece outfit ripped off, leaving her drunk and in nothing but her socks. I took my own naked torso, and my half bottle of beer, and went outside where it wa...
Posted by Tony Villari
Those of you who have read my posts, my thoughts dealing with time, reality, and the afterlife, will recognize, hopefully, much of my thoughts in the opening quote, above, of noted quantum physicist Prof. Hans-Peter Dürr. Our ideas on this are so similar I could have written this quo...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 31, 2018 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Abundance Of Ministry Wednesday, January 31, 2018 I’ve often run into people who are waiting for their ministry. If only those in charge would see their gifts in the Lord and recognize their calling. If only… Messiah said the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 30, 2018 For with God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:37 A Time to Think God never made a promise that was too good to be true. –Dwight L. Moody, evangelist and publisher A Time to Act Lean on the One who cares. A T...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lord Of The Mountains Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Isaiah 52:7 says, “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good news”. This is ultimately a prophecy about Messiah. He gave the ‘Sermon on the Mount’, was transfigured, taught, slept, and was betraye...
Posted by Michelle Fisher
Hello Everyone. I am brand new and checking things out. This looks like as good a place as any to start. I am posting some of my views and will be looking at the views of others as well. I don't care what Religion you are. Stick with what feels right and where your Faith takes you and don't let any...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 29, 2018 To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV A Time to Think Put your trust in God and just calmly go your way. —Dr. Norman Vincent Peale A Time to Act Recog...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Price Of God Monday, January 29, 2018 The Gospels tell of the temple priests paying Judas thirty pieces of silver to obtain Messiah. Zechariah 11 prophesied that the sign of Israel’s rejection of their God would be 30 pieces of silver. Those 30 pieces weren’t just given as ...
Posted by Tony Villari
Émile Zola was an acclaimed French novelist, a socialist and, though baptized catholic, an agnostic and critic of the Roman Catholic Church. "Civilization will not attain to its perfection until the last stone from the last church falls on the last priest." When I read his qu...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 27, 2018 Remind them . . . to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. Titus 3:1, 2 A Time to Think Your prayer for someone may or may not change them, but it always changes you. –Craig Groeschel, pastor A Time to ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 26, 2018 The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29 A Time to Think Worship is a way of gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth. –John Piper, preacher, and author A Time to Act Remember that ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Spider Webs Of Zeus Friday, January 26, 2018 The ancient Greeks worshiped a pantheon of gods represented by statues to which they bowed down and offered gifts. Zeus, the king of their gods, was considered strong, fierce, lusty, capricious, and not to be messed with. The Greeks feared h...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 25, 2017 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 A Time to Think Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welco...
Posted by Pavel Osipov
On Matthew 19:21-22 "Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth." Heh, guess lots of modern people...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 23, 2017 Let all you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 A Time to Think Faith is about doing. You are how you act, not just how you believe. –Mitch Albom, author A Time to Act Be willing to take lovingly each small gift ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Nurturing Your Salvation Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Psalms 127:3 says, “Children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” That’s why there’s so much joy when a baby’s born because it’s a gift. But right after the baby’s born the p...
Posted by Rev. YoYo
We’re encouraged to forgive others. But have you forgiven yourself? Have you taken the time to be your own best friend? Have you looked in the mirror, at the person you are today, and say ‘it’s okay?’ I mean really? It’s not an egotistical act. If you live a life ...
Posted by Christian Kathy
When speaking at weddings, funerals or any occasion, have any of you had a legal contract drawn up for your client to sign? Even though I'm an ordained minister, I'm thinking more for a celebrant speaking role. I was also wondering if business insurance was needed in the rare case that someone might...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & ReflectionJanuary 22, 2018 What is impossible with men is possible with God. Luke 18:27 A Time to Think Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right. –Max Lucado, author, and preacher A Time to ActBelieve that Jes...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Remember To Count Your Unblessings! Monday, January 22, 2018 If you want to live a joyful life in God, learn the secret of treasuring your unblessings. Unblessings are all the things you don’t have. Instead of being depressed because you’re not living in the house of your dream...
Posted by Tony Villari
You really can't trust speed limit signs. The speed of light in a vacuum "is now simply specified to be 299,792,458 meters per second," or 670,616,629 miles per hour which would make the "true" maximum speed of light 186,282 miles per second, not 186,000, as stated on the "humorous" ...
Posted by Tony Villari
There was a piece of art posted to Facebook the other day, and it struck a chord with me. The wording was thus: "I would just like to publicly announce that I have no idea what I'm doing." Good Lord, sometimes I wish I knew. Even today, retired and sixty-four years of ag...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 21, 2018 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 A Time to Think As long as you do things for God, you are a Hall of Famer in heaven's list. –Rick Warren, pastor, and author ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 20, 2018 He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:17 A Time to Think A chief cause of worry and unhappiness in life is trading what we want most for what we want at the moment. –Maralee M...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & ReflectionJanuary 16, 2018 Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. Psalm 63:3 A Time to ThinkThe safest place to be is within the will of God –Author Unknown A Time to ActFace your challenges with determination and resiliency. A Time to...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Perishing Is Not The End Of The World Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Esther struggled with a problem. In trying to save the life of the Jewish people, she risked losing her own life. Finally, she said, “if I perish, I perish.” Now, what kind of statement is that? It’s a very J...
Posted by Scott Bruno
“An entire army made of lovers would be invincible.” — Plato, Symposium It is said the Eskimos in North America have 50-100 unique words for snow. Countless Native tribes have incredibly nuanced terms for plants, ground, and jungle structure. This gives their soc...
Posted by Tony Villari
I think that Dr. King died before he could figure out how to make people listen to him. Oh, I think plenty of people heard him; very few people listened to him. I don't mean to say people ignored what the heard; they just didn't listen to the message hard enough to tr...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Nobody Plans Rotten Things Monday, January 15, 2018 Nobody plans a rotten relationship with their spouse or goes to premarital counseling on how to put together a bad marriage. Bad marriages are not planned. You don’t have to plan to be selfish, take the other person for granted, or ...
Posted by Tony Villari
What will happen if everything we ever believed about religion is proved to be false? What happens if the Vatican cannot keep the lid on an ultimate truth they may have been hiding since the crucifixion of Jesus Christ? What if Christ himself was nothing more than an elaborate hoax? ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 14, 2018 Call unto to Me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things which you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 A Time to Think Weave in faith and God will find the thread. –Proverb A Time to Act Believe ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Growing in Virtue with Christ as Our Bridge Given our fallen human nature, we all struggle in our pursuit of living virtuously. Even if we are faithful Catholics, who are attending Mass on Sundays, frequenting the sacrament of Confession, and praying daily, we can still find it difficult not to a...
Posted by Tony Villari
I never stopped to think about what I am. Maybe that's because I'm too wrapped up in why I am. I'm already pretty sure of the what, I mean, its right here, right now. If I knew the why, however, I'd probably give the what more attention but,&...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 13, 2018 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Psalm 118:14 A Time to Think God enters by a private door into each individual. –Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher, and poet A Time to Act Cultivate the c...
Posted by dr. Gregory Robinson
Will i lost my password for this site and I have. I HAD a good new year, and now I have lots of all my thing. Now you all can call me Rev Dr Gregory Robinson.
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 12, 2018 When I awake, I am still with thee. Psalm 139:18 KJV A Time to Think This a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before. —Maya Angelou A Time to Act Keep this Scripture close to your heart. It is the secret to...
Posted by Tony Villari
Weekly, the ministers of Christianity, and many other faiths, lead the well-dressed faithful in praise of the almighty, omnipresent, omnipotent force responsible for, well, everything. They do this in expensive buildings, rented convention centers and stadiums, and multi-million dollar pl...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection January 11, 2018 Shout His praise with joy! For great is the Holy One. Isaiah 12:6 NLT A Time to Think Trials...may come in abundance. But they cannot penetrate into the sanctuary of the soul when it is settled in God, ...