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Self Importance

Posted on Jul 21st, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

Examine yourself to see whether you have within you a strong sense of your own self importance, or negatively, whether you have failed to realize that you are nothing.  This feeling of self-importance is deeply... More »

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Spiritual Maturity

Posted on Jul 18th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

This is a repost from Return Magazine July 15, 2009 Notes from a Monastery: Spiritual Maturity   Or, Monkicism Tangibilated Monk Cosmas         & nbsp;   It's a paradox.  Those who progress in the spiritual life attain... More »

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God allows temptations for our spiritual growth.

Posted on Jul 1st, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"At the beginning of the call to the spiritual life,the Lord visits a person with His grace and various consolations,but afterwards He withdraws them and casts him into the fire of diverse temptations and sorrows,so... More »

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Being Truly Human

Posted on Jun 27th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

If we are unwilling to admit the specific sins in our lives, those that bring us suffering and turmoil, we cannot be freed from them by God's mercy. It is easy for us to admit... More »

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Tomorrow may never come.

Posted on Jun 25th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"Boast not of tomorrow, for you know not what any day may bring forth" ( Proverbs 27:1 ). Brethren, let us not boast of that which is not in our power. The Lord has placed... More »

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We only grow spiritually through trials and temptations.

Posted on Jun 23rd, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

Do you see how many good things temptations and afflictions cause?  So if you too want to see, to taste the love of Christ, endure whatever comes upon you --- not whatever you like, but... More »

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