Tag Archives: #FacingFear

Loving Like Jesus

Posted on September 2, 2017 by sstyves

As I did the morning readings, something in the Gospel acclamation in John 13 sent me off on a tangent.  I have been given a new commandment to love one another as Jesus loves me. What exactly does this mean … Continue reading →

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Facing Death

Posted on December 30, 2016 by sstyves

I had been talking with a friend via Skype when I realized he was right… again. I had mentioned to him that when I was working I would use the holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s to hunker down … Continue reading →

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Life’s Storms

Posted on January 31, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s Gospel is a dear one to me–Jesus catching a much-needed nap in the boat while a storm rages that frightens the other occupants, his disciples. Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep so deeply in the midst of life’s roller … Continue reading →

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