Back in the seminary, I have learned that spirituality is how we respond to reality.
Spirituality is not similar to religiosity.
While religiosity is often expressed through rituals, sacraments, and observance of the church’s practices, spirituality is how we live and witness the deepest values and meanings in our life.
Religiosity is your intense religious feeling or belief. Spirituality is your response to the challenges and situations presented in the here-and-now.
Spirituality is how we connect to God and how we relate to His values.
Despite the mandatory physical distancing, it is not a reason for us to embrace social distancing. We can always have a healthy social connection through the technology we have been using for years.
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I am a father of 6 children. Each of them is a reflection of my wife and me as they are unique on their own. The respect we give to our children makes parenting or disciplining easier.
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We remember how God makes a distinction between His people and the rest of the world.
It is really hard to forgive without faith. We often feel the urge to forgive someone; yet without faith, we become unwilling and hesitant.
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