Jim Leonard … aka … Jim the Bible Guy

I'm a wannabee children's book writer and a serious Bible Study enthusiast.

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Observing Nature 02/09/2011

Feb 12

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Little Rabbit on My Trail

I found this little guy on my trail yesterday morning, Feb. 9, 2011 at 10:00 am. At the time I was carefully listening and observing Creation while stretching my legs and getting a little exercise.

For some reason that I can’t explain, I am always thrilled to be near wildlife. I first noticed this little guy scurrying around some bushes near the western Damon-Garcia Sports Field. The find prompted a short hike off the sidewalk and up a small hill. I was hoping to find the little rabbit, but mostly I wanted to see the view from the top.

The first image is looking East toward Islay Hill near my home.

The second image is looking West from the sidewalk, toward the place where I first noticed the little rabbit.

Two more images concluded my time on the hill.

Then sitting quietly for a few minutes, resting in the Presence of Creation, I heard Creation speaking to me. My spiritual senses revealed a glimpse of the Creator’s excitement and glee with his Universe. Maybe that is why I also love it so much?

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Creed for the Third Millennium

Oct 5

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Last night, 10/04/2010, was our class graduation at the Monastery of the Risen Christ. For the event all of the students were asked to provide their conclusions on Ilia Delio’s book, Christ in Evolution. The conclusions were celebrated during the liturgy of the Word, as part of Father Steve Coffey’s Homily. My contribution was an updated Creed.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of the evolutionary universe. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day, he arose as the Risen Christ, ascended to the Father, and became the Cosmic Christ, the center of the universe. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the breath of life, who transforms the human heart into hearts of love of God and love of neighbor. I believe in the power of contemplation, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we radiate spiritual energy, and assist the Cosmos to move into the future.
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My Guide for Practicing Lectio Divina

Sep 11

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I’m preparing a simple Lectio Divina guide for Young Adults. Possible usage includes youth and adults in RICA and Confirmation Programs. So far I’ve been researching the web to see what’s out there. I found many books and pamphlets on the subject and I’ll use them as reference material.

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