john oconnor
flesh & blood

flesh & blood

a thought today for the poor deacon or priest who has to read a list of near-unpronounceable OT names

questions questions

questions questions

Jesus’ school teachers would also have used this Socratic (question and dialogue) method

far-seeing eyes

far-seeing eyes

God can and does and will use any one and any thing to get through to me

unknown to you

unknown to you

There is a story of a monastery where life had become chaotic

here & now

here & now

quickly absorbed with cooking dinner, getting the kids to do their homework and off to bed

integrity

integrity

the working title I had for today’s post was “you just can’t win”

God intimate

God intimate

I know that my ancestors would have benefitted from hearing about a tender and loving God.

come to me

come to me

My experience has taught me that of all the possible ways to live Christianity is the easiest

go in search

go in search

And because he is constantly searching for me I can never be lost.

Impossible? Not!

Impossible? Not!

I know I’ve used the image above before, but it remains one of my favourites.

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