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  • To All People

    The gospel declares that something outside of ourselves, outside of language and theology, outside of our political beliefs, outside of our self-worth and self-justification has invaded the world with good news for all people. It is the message of reconciliation and all are included. – Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash

  • Great Joy

    “Joy is the serious business of Heaven.” – C.S. Lewis

  • Good Tidings

    “… I bring you good tidings …” –  from Luke 2:10   Christmas is about good news. It is the gospel message delivered by God’s messenger to all who will hear.   There was nothing frightening or negative about the message the angel brought to these shepherds Nor was there any indication that they received…

  • Fear Not

    And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings…” Luke 2:10   We live in a generation beset with fear where security has assumed a greater value than freedom. We want secure stocks, secure airports, and secure streets. We seek out secure jobs, secure families, and homes so secure…

  • Away in an Manger

    (Luke 2:7)  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.   Everyone knew what a manger was and it was no place for a king. Everyone knew what swaddling clothes were and that they…

  • Continuing Journey

    Life has been filled with details … the sorts of things one usually takes for granted … but it is about adjusting to a body that has changed. I give thoughts to things that I put into my body. I am looking for balance and wholeness. In the process, not only appetites, but attitudes are…

  • "Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in. You will be living off stolen goods, and your muscles will atrophy." Dag Hammarskjold

  • Taste

    I was a bit surprised in a word study today. There are 34 references to the word, "taste" in the New International Version of the Bible. While several boos used it three times, the most frequent user was the author of Job. Job uses the word four times: Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or…

  • Eating and Drinking to the Glory of God

    So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) An Ongoing Bariatric Journey – Day 5 It is strange to awaken with such a diametrically unique set of feelings about nourishment and hydration. Instead of waking up thirsty and hungry, I…

  • Tom’s Bariatric Journey – Day 4

    On Thursday, I became the proud new steward of a one ounce pouch to substitute for an over-inflated stomach that had ruled my life and undermined my health for a long time. Now, I am home making adjustments. I sent the following report to a group of friends who requested an update. I post it…