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Tag Archives: Philippians 4:8

Good Character

Steve Durkac Posted on June 1, 2024 by Steve DurkacJune 1, 2024

“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” — Luke 6:45 NIV A man can suppress his actions and hide his real self for awhile but eventually … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Reflections | Tagged devotional, good, Luke 6:45, Philippians 4:8, Reflection, right thing

A Cheerful Heart

Steve Durkac Posted on April 6, 2024 by Steve DurkacFebruary 7, 2025

I wish to draw your attention to Proverbs 17:22, which says “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (NIV). In today’s world, we all run the risk of crushing our own spirit with the anxieties of life. We carry concerns regarding our home. There is pressure on us thinking about paying the bills. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Reflections | Tagged caregiver, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 17:22, Reflection, spirit, spiritual care

Don’t Lose Your Peace

Steve Durkac Posted on January 25, 2024 by Steve DurkacMarch 10, 2024

Years ago I worked with a chaplain who would frequently tell me, “Don’t lose your peace.” This chaplain was an Irish Catholic nun who had one of the most beautiful characters you would ever meet. She was older, close to retirement at the time, and her wisdom was refreshing to our pastoral care team at this hospital. Her statement, “Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Deeper Faith | Tagged caregiver, chaplain, grief, Hebrews 12:2, hospital chaplain, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 14:29-30, peace, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2
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