What percentage of our prayers reflect this level of desperate, corporate cry from the community?How many of ours are sugar-coated and listless? Do I dig deeply into my soul to pray with honesty? Do I allow myself the passion of… Continue reading

Psalm 18 1   I love you, O LORD my strength, * O LORD my stronghold, my crag, and my haven.   "With strong, hearty affection will I cling to thee; as a child to its parent, or a spouse to her… Continue reading

The Preaching of St. John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder It is hard to describe John the Baptist. I am going to call him "rustic" here. He is described as a rough-cut prophet who pulled no punches and… Continue reading

“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. “ Psalm 119:18 Before you read, pray. This grand and simple prayer is an expression of expectation and faith. Our level of discovery in scripture will… Continue reading

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 obviously true. Denial is… 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 be… Continue reading

Very Alone Psalm 12:1  – Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Do you feel alone in your spiritual journey? Do you imagine that you are the only person in your school,… Continue reading

It is the very struggle that moves us forward. Sometimes the hero needs a hero to give him courage to take his last stand. It is about the Quest! "You must fight and it doesn't matter whether you win or… Continue reading

"For He knows our frame. He remembers that we are dust." – Psalm 103:14, ESV Have you ever felt like dust? It is not so bad. From dust we came and to dust we return. We are well-organized dust. Isn't… Continue reading

“And he changeth the times and the seasons … “ Daniel 2:21a Life goes on. The seasons of life proceed in progression. The secular envelopes the sacred in the culture. Seasonal and holiday decorations come down; Plants and flowers start… Continue reading