Archive for January, 2008

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Law and Relations

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” Psalm 19
“The law of the spirit of life has made me free from the law of sin and death.” St. Paul
Having discussed the nature of the soul’s relations a few weeks back, it is now possible to clarify the nature of law: natural, [...]

24Jan2008 | Nathan | 0 comments | Continued
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The Stability of the Heart

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” –Proverbs 4
Although we are all conscious of that part in us which chooses, the spirit, we may not be as certain as to its nature. It is non-physical, a “breath” that is received directly from God. And in any [...]

15Jan2008 | Nathan | 0 comments | Continued
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Career and Calling

“Fill the earth and subdue it.” — Genesis 1

15Jan2008 | Nathan | 0 comments | Continued
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Fasting

“To love fasting…” –The Rule of St. Benedict

One of the core disciplines for life in the Spirit is fasting. Solitude, silence, prayer, study, and scripture memorization/meditation are central of course to any program of Christian growth, but today what is less understood is the place that fasting has in the life of the believer. While [...]

10Jan2008 | Nathan | 2 comments | Continued
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Immortality and Incorruption

“For this corruptible must put on incorruption; and this mortal must put on immortality.”
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
–The Apostle Paul

We have discussed on several occasions the continuity between this [...]

8Jan2008 | Nathan | 0 comments | Continued