Gabriel's Trumpet

God forgives sin. Yes. BUT there is one sin NEVER FORGIVEN!!! It is the sin aganist the Holy Spirit. This episode discusses this sin and its meaning for our relationship with God.

We are by nature social beings. We are made to live with and FOR others. We like to be included, CHOSEN, and wanted as a person. It is hurtful to be excluded, not invited. God invites us. We are chosen. BUT WE MUST R S V P ! This episode reflects on God's invitation and our response.

We detest being taken advantage of, especially by those close to us. Yet we often take advantage of God. This episode reflects on how we presume on God's mercy and kindness.

Has America turned away from God? This question is crucial and demands our respone NOW! For we are at a tipping point in the great SPIRITUL BATTLE of our moment in history. This episode reflects on this vital question and what are WE to do.

Washing ones hands and the dishes is expected. Today we wash even more because of the virus. But do wash on a DEEPER level? What is this deeper level of cleaning? This episode reflects on the cleaning that is too often neglected.

What is liberty? Today it has come to mean doing and saying anything I want. Yet this is SLAVERY! Bondage to the passions and my selfish desires. True liberty is doing as I OUGHT to do and speak. Liberty requires discipline and the willingness to FOLLOW the way of Christ.

Jesus offers some guidelines for being a proper guest and a good host or hostest. They are practical and suprising. This episode reflects on the meaning of Jesus' guide for the attending and hosting our gatherings. YOU are invited!

Each day the Lord speaks to us. We are invited to respond in three connected ways: Listen, Treasure, and Share what we have received. This episode discusses this three- fold process and its meaning for our daily journey with and to the Lord.

This episode discusses the age old problem of the evil seem to prosper while the good folk have their crosses and byrdens! Why is God so UNFAIR? But is God unfair? Or, is our judgment rash and shortsighted? Are WE the unfair ones?

We are by nature RITUAL creatures. We form patterns of behavior, often unconsciously. Why? Rituals give us a sense of order, stability, and predictibility in a world that be chaotic. Ritual gives a sense of safety. The spiritual life is filled with rituals. They easily become ROUTINE- actions without thought, feeling, or meaning. This episode reflects on rituals and their proper place in our spiritual journey.