by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 22, 2022 | Aging, Bible, God, Inspiration, Ministry, Politics, Reading, Science, The World
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2) While the body may deteriorate as we age we must make every effort to stimulate our minds intellectually. It is so easy to become lazy, not only physically, but also intellectually. As we strive to exercise...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 16, 2022 | Aging, Atheism, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Prayer, Sexuality, Suffering, The World, Witness, Worship
All Saints Church, Hokitika, where I was baptized. I retired from my working career at age seventy-seven. I have not retired from my spiritual vocation. My spiritual vocation is life-long. What is it? In the words of my baptism in the Book of Common Prayer: “I shall...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 6, 2022 | Aging, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Suffering, The World, Witness, Worship
As I enter into my eighty second year, which is hard for me to comprehend, I am determined to explore my impressions for my own satisfaction and a guide for others on the same journey. All my life I have had goals and aspirations, deadlines and expectations to...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2022 | Aging, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Prayer, The World, Witness
I am feeling somewhat nostalgic as I view Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Seventy years in any role is an unusual accomplishment. I can remember when her father died in 1952 and she ascended the throne. On her Coronation Day I decorated my bicycle...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | May 30, 2022 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Witness, Worship
The coming of the Holy Spirit in power (Acts 2). The work of the Holy Spirit is to universalize and to internalize the presence of Jesus. The bodily presence of Jesus was succeeded by the Holy Spirit being always with us, wherever we may be, and entering into our...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | May 28, 2022 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Politics, Prayer, Reading, Science, The World, Witness, Worship
For 5 years from 1971 to 1976 I worked with Harold John Ockenga at Gordon College, Massachusetts. He was President of the college, I was Dean of Christian Life, the chaplain. He was at the same time President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary which was on an...
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