Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

The Toughest Calling You’ll Ever Love

Posted on February 16, 2023 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, are the disciples of today too soft? Monk: Absolutely. Pilgrim: You say that with such conviction. Monk: Of course I do. Disciples today are too risk averse. Our Lord intentionally leads us into danger. The evidence of that … Continue reading →

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A Life Worth Living

Posted on February 5, 2023 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: The other day I had this question: What is more tragic, a person who had their lives snuffed short by tyranny, or someone who lived their whole lives but squandered their potential? Monk: Do you not think a life … Continue reading →

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Demonic

Posted on January 8, 2023 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, today I feel like such an old man. I look at the younger generations and I wonder what happened to them. They’re all so spoiled and entitled. Monk: Lest we forget, they are the product of our parenting. … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on December 29, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, do you know what really bothers me? Now that marijuana is legal, I smell the second-hand smoke everywhere. It reminds me of a skunk. Monk: I think it was clever of our political leaders to do that. Pilgrim: … Continue reading →

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Hope of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Merry Christmas, Monk. Monk: Merry Christmas to you as well. I hope you have had a blessed day. Pilgrim: It’s funny you should say that. I’m feeling a bit down today. Monk: I imagine times like this are when … Continue reading →

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Tension

Posted on December 18, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, is it just me, or do you also notice that church attendance is in decline? Monk: I have noticed a trend of decline in church participation over the past few years. Pilgrim: Then it’s not just me. Why … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Slavery

Posted on November 17, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, I can’t stop thinking about what you said about the lie of knowing good and evil. Monk: What thoughts have you had? Pilgrim: You said we only really know evil. Monk: I remember. Pilgrim: It reminded me of … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: A Significant Life

Posted on November 13, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, I’m wondering if you would help me with something. What does it mean to be holy? Monk: Excellent question, Pilgrim. I have always assumed it to mean ‘set apart for divine purpose’. Pilgrim: I assumed to meant to … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Wealth

Posted on October 30, 2022 by vanyieck

Monk: Pilgrim, if you are willing, I would genuinely appreciate your insight into something. Pilgrim: I’d be happy to help in whatever way I can. Monk: Why do you think money, or wealth, is such a temptation? Our Lord spoke … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: The Impossibly Possible Command

Posted on October 27, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, the other day I was reading John 13, when our Lord gave a new command. ‘Love one another.’ That’s not really very new, is it? Monk: You overlook the full command, Pilgrim. ‘Love one another and I have … Continue reading →

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