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He Makes the Failures of Friday Beautiful in His Time

Anita Mathias — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:23:50 +0000

Ravaged by grief, she saw you standing right there, but did not recognize you. She was living in Friday, That traumatic Friday. But it’s Sunday now, And there you stand, In front of Mary. It’s a new day, The only day that really counts. Today. * * * Lord Jesus, I give […]

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Grieve No More For All That’s Broken

Anita Mathias — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:10:24 +0000

Wheat must be crushed to become bread And bread broken to be eaten. The chrysalis crumble for the butterfly, The egg splinter for the chicken. And sheets of coloured glass Must be shattered To become stained glass Through which the love of God– In rainbowed light– Shines. * * * And I consider… […]

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Blessed are the Failures

Anita Mathias — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:36:48 +0000

Blessed are the broken, Blessed are the failures, Who set out to do glorious things Everest, Antarctica… higher, faster, stronger, first Whose bright promise was praised And they believed their press. Who have schemed and striven and intrigued, Only to find themselves with empty hands After they wrestle though the night with the Mysterious One […]

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“How is it possible to be a Christian and an Alcoholic?” (From Brennan Manning’s “Ragamuffin Gospel)”

Anita Mathias — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:07:40 +0000

Image Credit “Often I have been asked, “Brennan, how is it possible that you became an alcoholic after you got saved?” “It is possible because I got battered and bruised by loneliness and failure, because I got discouraged, uncertain, guilt-ridden, and took my eyes off Jesus. Because the Christ-encounter did not transfigure me into […]

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