Making the Most of Life by J R Miller                 J. R. Miller, 1891 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/BOOKS.htm Part 1 1. Making the Most of Life 2. Laid on God's Altar 3. Christ's Interest in Our Common Life 4. The Possibilities of Prayer 5. Getting Christ's Touch 6. The Blessing of a Burden 7. Heart-peace Before Ministry 8. … Continue reading Making the Most of Life by J R Miller

           Moving From Doubt to Faith by William H Griffith             All the passages below are taken from William H. Griffith’s book, “More than a Parting Prayer---Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying.” It was published in 2004. At one time, men built palaces of stone,  elaborate mausoleums, as their way of commemorating  their dead. There are other ways to … Continue reading Moving From Doubt to Faith by William H Griffith

On Life and Living by Elisabeth Kubler Ross              All passages below are taken from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ book, “The Wheel of Life—A Memoir of Living and Dying.” It was published in 1997. It is just like me to have already planned what will happen. My family and friends will arrive from all parts of the world, wend … Continue reading On Life and Living by Elisabeth Kubler Ross

Origin of Life by James Tour The Origin of Life: An Inside Story - 2016 Lectures (with James Tour)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zQXgJ-dXM4 James Tour: The Mystery of the Origin of Lifehttps://youtu.be/zU7Lww-sBPg Does Science Make Faith Obsolete? James Tour at Mississippi State Universityhttps://youtu.be/CB3ZmLatcUI Resurrection: Can the Bible be Trusted? | Dr. James Tourhttps://youtu.be/gm4DWnD72TE Nanotech and Jesus Christ - James … Continue reading Origin of Life by James Tour

    Our Lives Are Shaped. . . by John Powell All the passages below are taken from John Powell’s book “Stories from my Heart,” published in 2001. One of the many poster savings that I am given credit for is not really mine. It reads: "Our lives are shaped by those who love us (and this … Continue reading Our Lives Are Shaped. . . by John Powell

Our Obsession to Possess could all be Meaningless by Henry Gariepy The passages below are taken and adapted from Henry Gariepy’s book “Wisdom to Live By,” published in 1991 by Victor Books. Ecclesiastes---THE STRANGEST BOOK IN THE BIBLE (155-156)      Ecclesiastes has been called the strangest book in the Bible. Its mood is one of disillusionment, doubt, and melancholy. Its … Continue reading Our Obsession to Possess could all be Meaningless by Henry Gariepy

          Pictures in the Heart by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1880 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm Niebuhr, the distinguished traveler, became blind in his old age. But, having traversed many lands, amid the fairest and loveliest scenes of the world, he had stored away in his memory, countless pictures of landscapes, mountain-scenery, valleys of rare beauty, and great … Continue reading Pictures in the Heart by J R Miller

            Practicing What We Preach by William H Griffith             All the passages below are taken from William H. Griffith’s book, “More than a Parting Prayer---Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying.” It was published in 2004. The minister plays an important part on the caring team of persons who are in key positions to relate to the dying and … Continue reading Practicing What We Preach by William H Griffith

                Reinvesting in Life by Margaret Ledger           All the passages below are taken from the book, “Leaving This Life With Hospice: Stories of Wonder and Hope” by Margaret Ledger. It was published in 2005. What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved we cannot lose; for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. … Continue reading Reinvesting in Life by Margaret Ledger

Remembering Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=195s A Painting, A Parable, and my friend, Henri Nouwen - Presented by Sue Mosteller, CSJhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HapqzlVUkJM&t=237s ArtSleuth 5: REMBRANDT - The Prodigal Son (final version) - St-Petersburghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8NQL1V_9Qw&t=627s Henri Nouwen "Home Tonight" 2009https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuabMEa32CA Immediate Grace: The Urgent Faith of Henri Nouwenhttps://youtu.be/4BIcZMaWSeQ The Life of … Continue reading Remembering Henri Nouwen (1932-1996)

Seasons of Life by Stella Lee Blessed Sacrament Church bulletin Spotlight October 2019 Just as the earth experiences the four seasons, your life cycle has its seasons too. Walking through your spiritual seasons brings on changes, new blessings and challenges. What seasons in life are you currently experiencing? Are you in dry season, a happy season, … Continue reading Seasons of Life by Stella Lee

            The Art of Living with People by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1902 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/BOOKS.htm Life's best school—is living with people. It is there we learn our best lessons. Someone says, "It is better to live with others—even at the cost of considerable jarring and friction, than to live in undisturbed quiet alone." It is … Continue reading The Art of Living with People by J R Miller

The Best Things in Life by J R Miller J. R. Miller http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/BOOKS.htm He who is satisfied with himself and with his attainments, is not living worthily. A wholesome life ever seesbetter things yet to be reached. Being good is not enough; striving to be better is not the loftiest aim. Nothing less than the best should ever satisfy an immortal being!  Part 1 … Continue reading The Best Things in Life by J R Miller

                    The Eagle’s Egg by John Powell All the passages below are taken from John Powell’s book “Stories from my Heart,” published in 2001. There is a story about an eagle's egg and an American Indian who found it. The story tells the plight of an American Indian who finds an eagle's egg on the ground, … Continue reading The Eagle’s Egg by John Powell

The Every Day of Life by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1892 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/BOOKS.htm It's never too late to begin the journey of the every-day of life to awaken and strengthen your soul.  Section 1 Theevery-day of life Our Debt to the Past The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful The Blessing of Quietness On Being a Discourager Making … Continue reading The Every Day of Life by J R Miller

 The Fear of God’s Rejection too by William H Griffith             All the passages below are taken from William H. Griffith’s book, “More than a Parting Prayer---Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying.” It was published in 2004. If we ...can help the patient and his family to get "in tune" to each other's needs ...we can help to … Continue reading The Fear of God’s Rejection too by William H Griffith

 The greatest gift God has granted us is free will by Elisabeth Kubler Ross All passages below are taken from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ book, “The Wheel of Life—A Memoir of Living and Dying.” It was published in 1997. Throughout life, we get clues that remind us of the direction we are supposed to be headed in. If you … Continue reading The greatest gift God has granted us is Free Will by Elisabeth Kubler Ross

  The Mysterious Power of Hope by William H Griffith All the passages below are taken from William H. Griffith’s book, “More than a Parting Prayer---Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying.” It was published in 2004. Mystery is not an argument for the existence of God; mystery is an experience of the existence of God. Very much like … Continue reading The Mysterious Power of Hope by William H Griffith

                    The Purpose of Life by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross All passages below are taken from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ book, “The Wheel of Life—A Memoir of Living and Dying.” It was published in 1997. It was inevitable that I had to look beyond the hospital. My work with dying patients made a lot of my colleagues very uneasy. Few people at … Continue reading The Purpose of Life by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

           The School of Life by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1908 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/BOOKS.htm The business of noble Christian living—is learning. We know nothing when we begin. On the tomb of an English historian is the inscription, "He died learning." Learning is not confined to what we get from reading books. All of life is a school—and 'books' … Continue reading The School of Life by J R Miller