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  I said in my alarm, "all men are liars." – Psalm 116:11 Yes. We get pretty disheartened with people sometimes. We see the world buying into false narratives and the outright lies they have heard so many times that "they must be true." We throw up our hands in despair and declare all truth-telling…

"For it is in giving that we receive …" Yes, it is. Only with an open had can I do either …And the same hand that gives, receives.Lord, guide my intentions to give today.At the moment, my hand is empty,But I hold it out so that You might place in it …What my neighbor needs…

This is from my napkin … some “P”s for starting a new business or non-profit venture (or any bold initiative): First, it is spelled, “prop-o-sition.  – But then, there is poetic license.  I inserted “I” because it is just an personal observation and not necessarily, universal truth. I also say it because it props me…

  May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. – Psalm 20:1 I  am sure that someone is having their own "day of trouble" today. It is a wide enough community that some some, today is extremely critical and profoundly unique. In fact, you wonder how anyone else could possibly be going about…

  Did you realize what a masterpiece you are? You really are pretty amazing.You don't have to be Bach. You rock!Music has specific phrasingAnd rhythm like a well tuned clock.So, in your time and timing phasing,You are are a tic in the eternal toc.And now I stop this verbal grazingBefore I hit a mental lock.…

Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no god.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  There are many reasons why this statement is so obviously true. Denial is not a river in Egypt. Denying God will not make God go away. Whether or…

How Long? How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?  Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine…

  Vanished Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. – Psalm 12:1  Do you feel alone in your spiritual journey? Do you imagine that you are the only person in your school, workplace, or neighborhood that desires the things of God or seeks after His will? Do…

"Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek … to be loved as to love." It seems easy, God,  Until I try. Maybe I am not aware of how much I seek to be loved. Maybe I am not aware of how insecure I can be and vulnerable … And needy: To…

Not Far  “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” – Psalm 10:1  The hour of prayer is no time to become so outwardly spiritual and pious that we withhold honest emotions and fears from God. He invites us to bring Him our brokenness that He…