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“Pascal says that God ‘instituted prayer in order to allow His creatures the dignity of causality.’…He made the matter of the universe such that we can…do things to it; that is why we can wash our hands or feed (or murder) our fellow creatures. Similarly, He made His own plan or plot of history such…
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Just a few more days before the end of the year. This idea…”end of the year”…is of course a man-made construct. In reality, every day is the “end of the year” or, better stated, the start of the new. “The New” is really what every morning is…your first, your start, your beginning. As…
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“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees, and flowers, and clouds, and stars.” As we approach the New Year…go outside. Look at the beauty of nature. See God’s face and voice. Breathe deeply. Slow your thinking. Now, head towards the future with quiet confidence.