Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Provoking Thought


I have a wonderful, creative calendar posted on our office wall. I get one every year from Ministry of the Arts. The original art is always beautiful. Each day has a quote, thought or action to take. Last Wednesday the calendar said, "Take a risk on behalf of love." Thursday was, "Behold the exquisite." Friday: "Collaboration vs. competition." Saturday: "Explore the cosmos; Google 'Hubble,' click 'Gallery.'"
This makes me glad.
And today's quote is from St. Thomas Aquinas, since today is his feast day. And here's his quote:
"The things we love tell us what we are."
What do you think? Agree? Disagree? What do the things you love say about who you are? Leave your comments below!

1 comment:

Marisa said...

I don't know, but I've been reading "Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want" and one of the exercises was to look at your home objectively and write down what it says about you. Not an easy thing to do; looking at yourself through an outsider's eyes. Similar exercise though because presumably, you surround yourself with things you love in your home.