“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Spiritual Foolishness and Wisdom for April 1

      Meme theology calls this "National Atheists Day," but it misses the point. "The fool denies God IN HIS HEART  and acts corruptly." – Psalm 14:1 The psalmist was not talking about doubters, debaters, or seekers, but about those who… Continue reading

  • To Speak a Word in Season to the Weary

    The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary …  – Isaiah 50:4 As we celebrate the beginning of spring, we do… Continue reading

  • Glorified

    Photo by Elijah Hiett on Unsplash   “Now is the Son of man glorified and God is glorified in Him.” – from John 13:31 You must take it all as a package or there is no glory. Jesus understood that… Continue reading

  • Second Half

    Originally posted March 30, 2010 – Do you remember when the San Francisco 49ers were known for their ability to come from behind after half-time and win a football game in the second half? Continue reading

  • Palm Sunday Reflections

        Palm of Rejoicing “ … Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.” – John 12:13   It… Continue reading

  • But This Is an Emergency!

    What is emerging from this frenzied emergency? DIG for it. Continue reading

  • Meaning of the Moment

    Photo by Grant Jacobson on Unsplash What is the meaning of my moments and movement beyond the movement of the moment? In Genesis, the story of Joseph crescendos with this dance he choreographs to reconnect with the brothers who dealt… Continue reading

  • Born in Dying

    "It is in dying that we are born to eternal life." – Prayer of St. Francis   So, let me die today and die daily.   There is nothing in my instincts to pray such a prayer. But then, there… Continue reading

  • Prayer is a deep spiritual mystery.   Mutual communication with God is going on far beneath the surface of our lives. Not only do we often not know what to pray, we often know not what we are praying.  … Continue reading

  • Keep On! Keep On!

    The key to not throwing in the towel and quitting on your dream may be as simple as one simple action following a decisive choice. Continue reading