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Announcing My New Blogsite, “Transfigured Heart”

Posted on August 22, 2020 by admin

I am excited to announce that I have a new blog site, Transfigured Heart. It will replace this blog site, Fire in My Bones. Transfigured Heart not only features the best of my posts. It has a more attractive and professional feel. … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Kingdom: Why God Made You

Posted on June 14, 2019 by admin

I just listened to a podcast by Christian therapist Adam Young on finding your kingdom. It was vastly encouraging and inspiring. I’ve been recommending it to all who will listen. The link is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-your-kingdom-the-purpose-of-counseling/id1373926216?i=1000429621913 Young begins by citing Luke 12:32. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Authentic Accompaniment

Posted on May 2, 2017 by admin

Pope Francis is calling the Church to be a field hospital for the wounded rather than simply a sanctuary for the saved. A crucial aspect of his vision is “accompaniment”. I’ve recently reflected on how authentic accompaniment works. This Sunday’s gospel … Continue reading →

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This Lonesome Valley

Posted on April 11, 2017 by admin

As we begin Holy Week, we remember how “Jesus walked this lonesome valley” to the Cross. The old hymn, “Lonesome Valley”, goes on to say that we, too, will face our trials. You must walk this lonesome valley You have to … Continue reading →

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Choosing Life and Blessing

Posted on February 14, 2017 by admin

“Choosing life and blessing” was the theme of last Sunday’s first reading. In his last words to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, Moses exhorts the beloved and frustrating band he’s led for 40+ years. “I have set before … Continue reading →

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“As Is”: The Real Deal – Part I

Posted on October 11, 2016 by admin

“As is”. When I see an ad for something being sold “as is”, the associations are mainly negative. The computer, car, or house is unusually low priced, yes. But the vendor knows that the item has some problems. He or she … Continue reading →

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Either-Or

Posted on July 19, 2016 by admin

Either-Or was the mantra of Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish Christian existentialist. The story goes that children would harass him, following him in the street while crying out, “Either/Or! Either/Or!” His first work, Either/Or, outlines the two ultimate answers to the question, “How should we live?” … Continue reading →

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The Drop Box

Posted on March 8, 2015 by admin

Just saw a remarkable movie, “The Drop Box”, a documentary produced by Focus on the Family. It’s about a pastor in Seoul, South Korea who was increasingly distressed by the plight of the 200-plus infants left to die annually in … Continue reading →

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Consecration to Mary

Posted on December 9, 2014 by admin

A crucial development in my life in the Lord occurred some 17 years after I first began to walk with Him, with my consecration to Mary, the Mother of God. She led me to a whole new level of loving … Continue reading →

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“Radical” Islam and Reality, Part II

Posted on September 5, 2014 by admin

As noted in my last post, I’d like to address how Christians can respond to Islam, as well as why the secular media so thoroughly misrepresent Islam (as well as Christianity). Ironically, I just read an article clearly highlighting the … Continue reading →

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