Category Archives: Guidance

On Knowing God’s Will

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Joe Ginder

I was asked a question by a young friend in the congregation recently: In what ways can we know God’s will? For example I feel sometimes I want to know all of God’s will for my life up front so … Continue reading →

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Advice on Discerning God’s Will

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Joe Ginder

When unsure and seeking God’s calling on your life, Ray Bakke advises: Follow Jesus, start loving your neighbors, and somewhere in there your calling will come. Rick Villodas reports a helpful question from Bishop Robert Barron to consider when trying … Continue reading →

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“Is accepting a Covid-19 vaccination taking the Mark of the Beast?”

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joe Ginder

Short answer: No. How can I be so sure? Because biblically speaking, the “Mark of the Beast” as noted in the Apocalypse of John (aka Revelation) is a way of declaring a higher allegiance to a power other than Jesus/God. … Continue reading →

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N.T. Wright amplifies James on “being true to oneself”

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Joe Ginder

“None of us starts off with a pure internal ‘kit’ of impulses, hopes and fears. If you are true to ‘yourself’, you will end up a complete mess. The challenge is to take the ‘self’ you find within, and to … Continue reading →

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Personal Spiritual Retreat

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Joe Ginder

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living … Continue reading →

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A Discernment Process

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Joe Ginder

Discernment – The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. – The Free Online Dictionary We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Joe Ginder

Lectio Divina is a way of reading scripture that allows contemplation, listening to the Holy Spirit, and even communion with God in order to more deeply appreciate and integrate scripture into one’s thinking and being. One may receive peace, guidance, … Continue reading →

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