by tschroder100@gmail.com | Apr 29, 2018 | Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Science
William Sargant was a British psychiatrist who, in 1957, published one of the first books on the psychology of brainwashing, Battle for the Mind. He was heavily involved with the Intelligence Services, including the CIA Project MKULTRA. His work became termed ‘The...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Apr 24, 2018 | Aging, Bible, Faith, Healing, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Suffering
In 1984 Reynolds Price, professor of English at Duke University, began a four year battle with spinal cancer. After surgery to remove the tumor, and a series of radiation treatments, he was left with searing pain and lost the use of his legs. For four years he...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Apr 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Prayer
Recently I have been using the Private Devotions of Lancelot Andrewes in my morning prayers. Andrewes was born in 1555 and died in 1626. His ministry encompassed being Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I and Privy Councillor to King James 1. He was on the committee that...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2018 | Aging, Faith, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Science, Suffering
One of the greatest temptations facing us today is depression. We can get depressed very easily from unrealistic expectations, disappointed hopes, stress, overwork, not enough rest, sickness, physical disability, post-traumatic stress, inability to solve problems,...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 21, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Faith, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Witness
The second temptation to which Jesus was exposed was the temptation to do something spectacular, something that would win him great applause and popularity. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from the highest point of the temple and let the angels catch...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 8, 2018 | Aging, Healing, Inspiration, Prayer, Reading
One of my favorite childhood poems which we had to memorize in school is LEISURE by W.H. Davies (1871-1940). Having lived a busy, goal-oriented life, the concept of leisure was always suspect. I always felt guilty if I found time on my hands. As I contemplate...
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