Gabriel's Trumpet

At times we find ourselves without the means to pay a bill, We can panic, feel embrassed, or even take on extra work. Our sins leave us with a bill we CANNOT pay. This episode discusses the the way God has paid the debt. Also the way we can show gratitude.

Granting and receiving favors is a tricky exchange. Must we always return a favor? Do WE expect a return? Do we follow Jesus expecting a return NOW? This episode reflects on the dynamics of our relationship with God in terms of what WE expect in return.

This episode discusses the meaning of the eye of the NEEDLE. What does image mean for our daily walk with the Lord.? Hint: it has nothing to do with sewing. We must learn to pass through the eye of the NEEDLE on the way to the Lord. How can we do such a thing?

We live in a fast pace world. We want everything NOW! The spiritual life is NOT one of QUICK FIXES. Love takes time. Our knowledge and love of God takes time-- a LIFETIME! This episode discusses the the need for taking time with our relationship with God. For God takes MERCIFUL TIME with and FOR US!

We live in hypersensitive times. The slightest breeze of CORRECTION hurts our feelings. Yet, to correct is an act of LOVE when done with LOVE! Such is a Spiritual Work of Mercy. This episode discusses the importance of loving one another by loving CORRECTION !

It takes courage to reveal ones thoughts and inner feelings. Such self-revelation can only take place with REVERENCE. This episode discusses the importance of self-revelation with God and others.

To be considered faithful is an excellent quality. However, we do not like being taken for granted! We need to be appreciated and feel we make a difference. Too often we can presume on God's MERCY! This episode discusses the need to seek mercy AND to change our lives.

Time is a MYSTERY! We are beings in time: past, present, and future. There is no escaping TIME. This episode discusses the mystery of time and its MEANING for our everyday lives and for our spiritual encounter with God.

This episode discusses the difference between being childlike and CHILDISH. This distinction is crucial for our maturing in our daily walk with the Lord.

Today it seems that common sense has become UNCOMMON! We are TOLD to simply obey no matter what our common sense tells us. We are to conform because our so- called ' betters" tell us. This episode discusses the importance of following our common sense informed by our FAITH in the Word of God.