“I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live I live by believing in God’s Son, who loved me and took the punishment for my sins” (Galatians 2:20 God’s Word Translation©).

“If I had not destroyed myself completely, I should not have been able to rebuild and shape myself; that is, if I had not forsaken everything deriving from my own will that appeared good to me, I would not have been able to acquire the virtues**.” Abba Alonius (Alonios), 4th Century

**[prudence (reasoning), justice, temperance (self-restraint), fortitude (endurance), faith, hope, charity (deep compassion)].

Reading this past summer I was inspired by the vision of the two Words from heaven. Read more…

I’m alive so I get to die one more day. Read more…

Now, despite the false teachings so tempting to follow, our works do not merit reward. That truth has caused, and is presently causing, personal anguish from those who prefer the lie. Read more…

And so it comes down to this. Why do I blog? Read more…