The Declaration, Devotions, and More This image shows an 1876 engraving titled "Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776" made available by the Library of Congress. On that day, the Continental Congress formally endorsed the Declaration of Independence.  J. Trumbull, W.L.… Continue reading

I just published some resources for Rudolf Otto and "The Idea of the Holy." You can download it here. Could there be an interfaith hymnal? You can view the Hymnal post. Medium Members Link – https://medium.com/@tomsims/interfaith-hymnal-90198cb82291 Free Friends Link –… Continue reading

  Download Rudolf_Otto_(translated_by_Harvey)_-_The_Idea_of_the_Holy_-_An_Inquiry_into_the_Non-Rational_Factor_in_the_Idea_of_the_Divine_and_Its_Relation_to_the_Rational     Continue reading

Off   I was going to post something about my day and a half off from posting, blogging, podcasting, and writing.   Then, came the wonder, and I knew I was back.   What is the etymology of the word,… Continue reading

“Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.”― Pearl S. Buck “You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.”― Pearl S. Buck  “The… Continue reading

Photo by Jamie Coupaud on Unsplash That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom … — Luke 22:30 Every earthly symbol of grace is a precursor of glory to come. David exclaimed, “Thou preparest a table before me in… Continue reading

Photo by Jamie Coupaud on Unsplash That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom … — Luke 22:30 Every earthly symbol of grace is a precursor of glory to come. David exclaimed, “Thou preparest a table before me in… Continue reading

  What Counts? What you count is an alert to what counts in your life and work. If you are in nonprofit work or ministry and you value people, you will count people. If you are in business, you will… Continue reading