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2021-10-25T11:33:15-05:00

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Change is a Disadvantage and Adaptation is our Strength

Last updated on: October 25, 2021 at 11:33 am By Chris A. Longobardo

I can talk about three kinds of formation: human formation, intellectual formation, and spiritual formation. You have heard of the age of a child’s life being called “the formative years.” Consider the following: Christians are also known as children of God. My life “version one” begins in 1982 and ends in 2006. I started an important job in 2006, and that is when I started becoming a man and earning respect. Human formation includes my biology, and it also includes... Read more

2021-10-25T11:33:16-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Sense God in Christ: Live, be, and act in Unity with God’s will

Last updated on: October 25, 2021 at 11:33 am By Chris A. Longobardo

Natural reason is a part of human nature. Believers and non-believers have use of reason and intellect. Religious experience is different, but it is still natural. We can sense God in ourselves and others, we can sense God in nature and creation, and we can sense God in the visible universe. Along the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” Mark 8:27 When Jesus asks his disciples “who do you say that I am,” if... Read more

2021-10-25T11:33:18-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Hangin’ round downtown by myself – Music, and the Beauty of God

Last updated on: October 25, 2021 at 11:33 am By Chris A. Longobardo

On music, and the beauty of God: Music is one of the great loves of my life. It is easy for me to say that I have the music in me. I listen to music while I work. My physical work, like painting a room, installing a toilet, or fixing an engine is assisted by the music I listen to. I assume that all adults enjoy listening to music while they work. I assume that children will watch and listen... Read more

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