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Perfect Wine http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088389 Perfect Wine | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Melodious Monk Striving to be perfect is a crippling way to live. For me it##039;s a compulsive attempt to cover up all the inadequacies I feel about myself. Being free … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk Striving to be perfect is a crippling way to live. For me it’s a compulsive attempt to cover up all the inadequacies I feel about myself. Being free of this drive is largely why I was drawn … Continue reading →

Scott McKnight was asked to name 10 things that everyone should know about Mary, the mother of Jesus. A very interesting read! 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew about Mary, Mother of Jesus – OnFaithwww.faithstreet.comA New Testament scholar explains how … Continue reading →

An insightful review by Publishers Weekly on Timothy Verdon##039;s new book, Art #amp; Prayer. #quot;Throughout [this book] he demonstrates not only mastery of his topics but also a love of great art and deep faith. The result is a visual … Continue reading →

Jack Levison talks about his new book, 40 Days with the Holy Spirit: Fresh Air For Everyday, coming to stores near you in February, 2015. Into This World, Episode 3 (Full Podcast)darkwoodbrew.orgFeatured Guest: Jack Levison

Each snowflake descends with some secret whispering soft intimacies. —Paul Quenon, author of Unquiet Vigil

December 17 Echoes of Eternity And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch … Continue reading →

The Forerunner http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088386 The Forerunner | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Renaissance Girl John the Baptist astounds me. His entire existence was about Jesus. And not just in the way we endeavor to #quot;live for Jesus#quot; — but literally — all … Continue reading →

By Renaissance Girl John the Baptist astounds me. His entire existence was about Jesus. And not just in the way we endeavor to “live for Jesus” — but literally — all about Him, from the moment John leaped in his mother’s womb … Continue reading →