Medieval western illustration of the Pentecost from the Hortus deliciarum of Herrad of Landsberg (12th century) “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”– Acts 2:3 The tongue holds a prominent place in… Continue reading

This is a day of unity and mission. We remember so that we may look forward. Continue reading

The advantages to smiling are both documented and anecdotal. Yet, they are very real. Continue reading

Originally posted and revised from October 20, 2006 A man's steps are directed by the LORD.        How then can anyone understand his own way? – Proverbs 20:24 (New International Version) The very steps we take come from God;    otherwise how… Continue reading

Well managed forgetfulness. Continue reading

"The LORD is my portion;" When life and life's goods are divided like a fat inheritance, one signs the distribution papers gladly with YAHWEH as one's portion, leaving the fading things behind. "I promise to keep your words." Some meditations… Continue reading

I've been noticing that if I am alone and I spill something, break something, cut myself, do something stupid or have something stupid happen to me, my reaction is …. {drum roll} … SILENCE … … loud, audacious silence I… Continue reading

It is always almost safe to say things from a distance that could apply at any time but cannot be confused as current endorsements or the opposite. I found these on a memory feed from another year. I can hardly… Continue reading

"In the early days of Christianity the old world was going to pieces through its corruptions and unworkable ways. But in the midst of that decaying society was an undecaying society — the Christian society. The surrounding society built on… Continue reading