I understand that saying "Our thoughts and prayers are with them," can be an empty and dismissive statement in days of calamity, injustice, tragedy and horror. Acknowledging that as true, I choose not to give up on either thinking… Continue reading

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We are all motivated by something. Our deep internal motivations are triggered by external forces and we move as we are moved. To know what motivates us, moves us, inspires us, and incites us to action is a gift. I… Continue reading

Time is created. It is governed by nature and nature is under the sovereignty of God. It may be different in different corners of the universe, but it sings in harmony with all. All light and energy, all darting, pulsating… Continue reading

What we often call “suffering” and “persecution” is often just inconvenience or loss of privileged status. There are people who are actually suffering persecution in the world for their Christian and other-than-Christian beliefs. We need to keep them in prayer… Continue reading

    How big is big? How vast is the sum of countless unknowns? How incalculable is this universe we call home? How small we are? Thank you, friend Carol, for sharing this and so many wonderful postings on physics,… Continue reading

The composer/conductor is capable of multi-tasking with undivided attention. Here is an amazing, remarkable, wondrous God whose ability to multi-task rivals anything. 1. He builds the city of His dwelling by gathering outcasts. Imagine the creativity, a city of outcasts.… Continue reading

Friends of Jesus we are, for whom He showed the greatest love by laying down His life. With that is the implication that we are willing to lay down our lives, obey His commands, and share in His purposes. Chief… Continue reading

  “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… Continue reading

 Mediation on Psalm 14:1-7 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… Continue reading