Tag Archives: devotional citing John 3:16

Hope for A Hot Mess

Posted on June 15, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila We live in a hot mess. We ARE a hot mess. This is readily apparent when one reads the news, looks around, looks in the mirror… But it really hit home recently when I began re-examining the “holiness” … Continue reading →

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On Shame and Redemption (Devotional)

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila SHAME His job was to find out what caused the major production error in the company’s overseas affiliate placed under his management. As he walked down the main factory corridor to meet with the local management team he … Continue reading →

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Out of the Fire: On Leaving Roman Catholicism 6 (Fear)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila (Put your seatbelt on, here. This ride is a little bumpy at first.) FEAR, B.C. According to my careful Roman Catholic upbringing, topic, “sin,” there are the seven deadlies to watch out for, the eight horribles, the nine … Continue reading →

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RX for Spiritual Angst (Encouragement/Inspirational)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” [1] I’ve been meditating on kindness also known as grace, forgiveness, compassion, … Continue reading →

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God’s Masterpiece (Inspirational/Devotional)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila THE ART MUSEUM I recently visited The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, where my daughter lives. I was impressed by the expanse and variety of creative expression in the galleries. My education in art is limited … Continue reading →

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In Plain Sight, 1 (Devotional)

Posted on May 31, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Here’s the latest buzz on tracking devices: The Pentagon is developing so-called “micro drones,” miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that “‘hide in plain sight,’ mimicking the behavior and size of bugs and birds” [1]. These high-tech critterbots range … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Words (Devotional)

Posted on November 11, 2012 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila THE BAD NEWS Researchers have deduced that every 14 days another language dies. By the next century it is estimated that about one-half of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken on Earth today will likely disappear [1]. One by … Continue reading →

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