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A petty officer often thinks of the rules; a seasoned general doesn’t talk of soldiering. –Zen proverb From “The Pocket Zen Reader,” edited by Thomas Cleary, 1999. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.

Do not turn away from those who are in need, but share all things in common with your brother. Your heart shall not cling to the high and mighty, but turn to the good and humble folk. –The Didache

The Lord spoke to Moses: “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Speak to them and say: By evening you shall eat flesh, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; and you shall know that I the Lord am your God.” In the evening quail appeared and covered the camp;…

When written in Chinese, the word “”crisis”” is composed of two characters–one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. –John F. Kennedy

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. He works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a janitor. He makes $60 a week, wears…

John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said…

[1] And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: [2] And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. [3] And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. [4] Jesus saith unto her, Woman,…

“Developed a violent strain of pneumonia and has been on a ventilator since Christmas day.” –from Beliefnet member mwright63 Add your prayers now

When the rabbis speak of paradise and hell…these are only metaphors for the agony of sin and the happiness of virtue. –Kaufmann Kohler, “Jewish Theology” Reprinted from ‘A Treasury of Jewish Quotations,’ edited by Joseph L. Baron, Jason Aronson Inc.

The serene beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world next to the power of God. –Blaise Pascal
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