Anita Mathias

Writer, Oxford English grad, MA Creative Writing, Ohio State; NEA winner. Christian. Memoir: Rosaries, Reading, Secrets

[Anita Mathias @AnitaMathias1]

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Hi, I've recorded a meditation & written a blog meditation on Christ's parable of talents. Our happiness pivots on how we use our gifts! While neglected gifts wither, talents used bring joy & abundance, tilting the trajectory of our lives towards happiness

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I've recorded a meditation on the shimmering kingdom of God, with peace & joy & God's presence so available to us, sometimes, though, sadly, all humans live with failure, frustration, grief, injustice and evil.
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I've recorded a meditation on Christ's paradoxical statement: those who those who exalt themselves, show off, will be humbled, while those who chose humility will be exalted by God. For we are created to love, to grow & to bless others, not to chase glory
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NEW podcast: https://t.co/Pcfe0Zw3Of…A balancing act—being fearless yet prudent, as when Joseph obeys an angel's counsel not to be afraid but marry Mary, pregnant by God—words ratified by new stars& angel-sent shepherds. So he later prudently obeys the angel &flees jealous Herod

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I've recorded a podcast. Click green button in link :-). To the disciples wanting greatness by proximity to the boss, Jesus offers true greatness-be the one who "sees" people, listens intently, helps & loves. For these are the greatest people in our lives!

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@ShaneClaiborne YES!!

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Hi Friends, I've recorded a new podcast--on Jesus's reflection that with God all things are possible: burdened camels squeezing through needles or distracted, weary women in fits and snatches having their hearts strangely warmed & experiencing God's peace!

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I recorded a new podcast. How to Find the Freedom of Forgiveness. Link to podcast and transcript above. Thanks, friends!

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@djstrickland Perhaps thinking about legacy helps us ensure that what we are doing and producing is significant!

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I've recorded a podcast!
Deciding to pay temple tax to avoid offence, Jesus guides Peter to find the needed silver coin–in a fish! God sometimes uncannily guides our finances, but not always, for we learn endurance, character & skills from our failures!

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@needs_light And high time too that a complaint was made!

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@debrajgreen I am sorry to hear that, Debra. We attended Ivy in 2004, and remember you, and your 10 year old son, and Frank!

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Jesus says we are not worthy to follow him unless we embrace the discipline and "legitimate of suffering" of life in Jung's phrase, i.e. the cross. I've recorded a podcast meditation on this challenging statment.
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A bit late sharing this badge. My podcast "Christian Meditation with Anita Mathias" has surprised me-it's listened to in 28 countries, 250 cities & has 803 downloads now!
https://t.co/9YwSKCa44g You can listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Audible etc. Tks!

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“That hefty rock, which was meant to contain the Christ, turns out to be nothing more than a perch for God’s angel, who sits on it—possibly with a mocking grin?—inviting all who will to join him in the Easter joke.”
—Christopher Bryan

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https://t.co/87BG1rSDBY My latest podcast meditation
A persistent, feisty woman argues with Jesus, contradicting him until his No turns to Yes
Jesus praises her for her faith! When Jesus praises humans, it's for their faith, their honesty or their ability to hear from the Spirit

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@mrmarkporter Oops, oops. The end NEVER justifies the means. Nothing's worth the deceit, I've come to think!

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Hi, I’m on Threads. Follow me if you are on it:-)
I'm anita.Mathias on Threads and Instagram
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A NEW podcast meditation
Since Peter asked Jesus for permission to try the impossible &walk on water, Jesus called him
We sometimes long to do what seems impossible for us. Do it, if you sense God's okay &grab his hand rapidly when you feel you're sinking

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@BethMooreLPM will keep both