Quotes – Religion is what…
“Religion is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich“ — Napoleon I — Continue reading Quotes – Religion is what…
Tag: Poor
Luke Chapter 6…
The gospel of Luke Chapter 6 is the most important chapter in the Bible for me. Of course it includes the Beatitudes which are primary in teaching us how to live our lives but they include much more than that. I want to concentrate on the first beatitude for this post. Luke 6:20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God..” I take these words more literally than some. I believe that those who are treated poorly in this world will have a special place in the next. Conversely … Continue reading Luke Chapter 6…
Maybe…. Just Maybe….
Yesterday I got the below email from Sojourners with responses from both presidential candidates on how they will address the problem of poverty in America. Given that our current study is “our responsibilities to the poor” it came at a very appropriate time. I am tempted to make some remarks about the two approaches but will refrain from doing so in this post. Click on any of the indicated spots in the email to see the videos (they are even closed captioned for those of us who are deaf). <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear R.J., What happened today was unprecedented. Christian leaders from … Continue reading Maybe…. Just Maybe….
Aside — About Responsibilities…..
It looks like it is going to take a few weeks before I can adequately start my parallel study of the Roman Empire and the beginnings of the Christian Church. I want to at least know enough about the Roman Empire that I can make some worthy analogies. So, in the mean time I am going to be doing some “Asides”. These are posts that have nothing particularly to do with the study but instead are things that just pop into my head. Below is a post I am also doing tomorrow on my “RJ’s Corner blog about a FaceBook … Continue reading Aside — About Responsibilities…..
The Jesus Factor
On Sunday I listened to a sermon from my pastor that truly moved me. It is about a subject that is very near to my heart. For that reason I am posting a copy here without comments. Please take the time to read it. You will be enriched by its message. It is kind of long (most clergymen are long winded aren’t they?) but it is worth the read. :) Thank you Pastor for allowing me to post it on this blog. Here it is: You can’t help but be awed at this gracious outpouring of compassion from the Lord. … Continue reading The Jesus Factor
RJ's Corner - Having My Say 