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Augustine
Love God and do as you please. Augustine It may be helpful to understand that Augustine was not advocating license to do whatever we want. Perhaps he was reflecting upon the words of Jesus: If you love Me, you will… Continue Reading →
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page. St. Augustine As a child I rarely traveled from upstate New York – all of that changed when I joined the Navy. My eyes were… Continue Reading →
The sorrows of life can seem overwhelming at times. How do we maintain peace and even joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? The Apostle Paul had more of his share of hardships, Five times I received from the Jews… Continue Reading →
Life has a way of causing secondary issues to capture our attention. If you’re not careful, the various competing demands can cause you to lose sight of what is ultimately important. A Jewish scribe heard Jesus responding with great wisdom to… Continue Reading →
Apart from God you cannot, apart from you God will not. Augustine Augustine captures the essence of Jesus’ teaching in John 15 recognizing our dependence upon God coupled with our responsibility. I am the vine, you are the branches; he… Continue Reading →
To my God a heart of flame; To my fellow man a heart of love; To myself a heart of steel. ― Augustine of Hippo Augustine gives us a comprehensive picture of what our attitude should be toward God, others,… Continue Reading →
