How deep could I plunge anyway given the quantity of hot air that occupied every part of my soul? I am much more likely to float than plumb the depths. To do other requires weight. In Greek, weight is "doxa,"… Continue reading

Deep thoughts? Deep words? How much time have I wasted looking and waiting for something deep to say or think when the deep waters are everywhere and everything that exists has unfathomed depts beyond the imagination to be explored? Continue reading

Grace, grace, God's grace Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, grace, God's grace. Grace that is greater than all my sin. – Julia Johnson More at Cyber Hymnal Continue reading

To continue the theme of leaning not on my own understanding, I gave some thought to general areas where my understanding is limited. However, I thought I might start with some random specifics. I don't understand the how bumblebees can… Continue reading

I think that people, who may not have regard for the Bible as scripture or believe in divine direction, may often practice the principle of Proverbs 3:5 without knowing that they are obeying the scripture, "Lean not on thine own… Continue reading

I am not clairvoyant – I can't even spell it without help. I am not even spiritual enough to detect all the promptings of the Spirit to pray for friends in need. Sometimes they get through, but I am rather… Continue reading

How is it that a small word or two of encouragement can make all the difference in a person's day? One compliment can turn the tide for another person's day or week. One blessing softly and sincerely spoken can lift… Continue reading

For some people, who have sacrificed fame, fortune, and the comforts of living in service, there is one last hope in this world – to be remembered. In today's reading from Chamber's, "My Utmost for His Highest," Saint Oswald pulls… Continue reading

Intimidation is the last tool of people who suspect that their case is to weak to win on its own merits. Continue reading

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 wonderfully… Continue reading