Jacob Jordaens - Abraham Grapheus as Job Job never prays for his own restoration or prosperity. He desires only to know the mind, heart, and ways of God in the midst of his suffering. When he does encounter God in… Continue reading

It is HARD to get where we are going and it was HARD for Jesus too, Continue reading

Elijah in the wilderness, by Washington Allston Elijah was tired. He was sick and tired. He sank deeply into a despair that was not touched by logic or surface encouragement. He needed the deep encouragement of "The Presence." He received it… Continue reading

Love is and always will be, beyond what you have already mastered. However, the good news is that the Master who has mastered love is your Master and, to the extent that His mastery is at work in you, you… Continue reading

The heart of God is holy, ruthless, furious love. The heart of God’s people is to flesh out that love in service to suffering humanity without judgment or conditions. Continue reading

The heart of God is holy, ruthless, furious love. The heart of God’s people is to flesh out that love in service to suffering humanity without judgment or conditions. Continue reading

If we will remember, then we can commit to being our best as Americans and working together for common good. Continue reading

One word or two. That is all it takes. One moment of caring. One pause to refresh another. Continue reading

When we look at the poor. we first see Jesus, the suffering image of God. When we look at the poor, we also see ourselves, for we have been there or will be there. Continue reading

Beware lest we get caught up in a solomonic power grab. Continue reading