http://www.canonglenn.com A Blog Dedicated to the Magnificence of the Cross Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:07:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Pastoral Ministry: The Heart of a Father and a Mother But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/03/09/ministry-like-no-other-part-two/ Ministry is Not a Profession, It is the Overflow of the Life of God in You Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 2 Tim. 4:2 Ministry is the overflow of the Life of God in you. You spend time ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/03/08/ministry-like-no-other/ Pastoral Responsibility and Its Limits Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph. 4:22-24 I ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/03/05/the-pastoral-burden/ The Eucharist Crushes the Barriers of My Heart When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you (emphasis mine). Do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Cor. 11:24 Great receivers love grace. Grace being Jesus in them to live the Christian life in joy, ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/03/02/great-receivers-come-running-to-the-eucharist/ What is Sacramental Confession? Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16 Confession is one lover going to another lover and admitting their faults in the relationship while yearning ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/03/01/the-sacrament-of-confession/ The Need to Pray Prayer is an ongoing dialogue-a real and intimate conversation-between the Abba Father of Jesus and us, his beloved children. As stated, prayer is a conversation between us and God. A conversation involves sharing, asking questions, clarifying, and responding. Prayer opens our hearts to God's presence, opens our ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/02/26/great-receivers-pray/ It's Good to be at the End of Your Rope You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. Matt. 5:3 (The Message) God is sovereign. No sincere Christian debates that significant biblical truth (Dan. 7:14). However, it is ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/02/25/great-receivers-get-pruned/ First Sunday of Lent Year C For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Heb. 4:15 Great Receivers: Without hesitation, reservation, equivocation, or qualification, great receivers open their hearts to ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/02/22/staring-down-temptation/ Ash Wednesday Sermon For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Cor 7:10-11 Definition: Repentance is simple, but not easy: repentance is a change of mind that by God's grace leads to change of heart which creates a change in our behavior. Conclusion: ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/02/20/repentance-the-joy-filled-life/ God Will Provide a Way of Escape No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure ... http://www.canonglenn.com/2010/02/20/great-receivers-stare-down-temptation/