Monthly Archives: February 2023

Lent: A Time to Fast and Feast

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will … Continue reading →

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Saving the Planet: Praying Won’t Do It

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“Humans are expected to respect the environment;they are not to kill for food but are to treat all life with respect.” Plants will suffice for food for humans and animals; there will be no bloodshed.” NJBC The planet won’t be … Continue reading →

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Christianity without Christ

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.” G.K. Chesterton “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will … Continue reading →

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Strange Bedfellows: Spirituality and Science

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The thoughts of some scientists and theologians “Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” Albert Einstein “My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are … Continue reading →

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The Spiritual Disciplines

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

We can all see God in exceptional things, but it requires the culture of spiritual discipline to see God in every detail. Oswald Chambers A man who would interpret the scriptures must have the spiritual discipline. – Mahatma Gandhi It is … Continue reading →

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Human Consciousness: Beyond Religion and Materialism to Divine Consciousness!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“There is almost a sensual longing for communion with others who have a large vision. The immense fulfillment of the friendship between those engaged in furthering the evolution of consciousness has a quality impossible to describe.” ~ Pierre Teilhard de … Continue reading →

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