"Until I entered the temple." There is a phenomenon of point of focus altering our perspective of reality. When the psalmist comes to the temple, his perspective changes. He sees the end of evil and it marks a point… Continue reading

  I have opinionated friendsNot opinionated fiends.I love them on the right.I love them on the left.That is because they keep me centered.I have opinions too … I pine.I whine.I dine.And I often cross the line …Leaning to the left… Continue reading

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  David would not and could not wear Saul's armor to battle Goliath. He was not Saul. He was not Saul's size. He needed his own garb and his own weapons. When we realize that we are unique, fearfully and… Continue reading

  We start each day with hope. At least I do and most positive people I know do the same. There is an occasional "dreaded" day, but it is the exception and is usually combated by positive self-talk and prayer.… Continue reading

That's Good!     God stepped out on stage And every member of the orchestra knew it was He. He took the baton in hand And breathed forth UPBEAT. Down came the baton DOWNBEAT. And the pattern was given With… Continue reading

Just like a tree planted by the water, stay put,Panted but planted,Winded, but wind-filled,Weak, but strong,Depleted, but repleted,Drained, but refilled,Blown about, but never blown over.That is you.     Continue reading

Fearing God is not a negative when it is done rightly and when we embrace it as a response to His power delivered in love and grace. It is no more negative or frightful to fear God than it is… Continue reading

Tossed and swamped, and dramatized, Sleeps One who cannot be traumatized. Continue reading

These are says of heroic souls, Standing against tide, Swimming upstream, Living above and beyond definition, Out of the box, Off the charts, Resisting what is evil, Persisting in righteousness, Insisting on love, compassion, and justice, Subject to ridicule, Gallant… Continue reading