“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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  • Trust in Princes

    Granted that God is God and we are not, these are leadership benchmarks, against which, we might evaluate our own effectiveness. Continue reading

  • Come, Rest

    Sunday Morning Worship – for Saints and Sinners Online – 7-6-2020 Continue reading

  • The Unfinished Idea – For All the People

    The idea of America is the Ideal of America A reach that exceeds Grasp or our vision. It’s bigger than us, but it is for all of us. Continue reading

  • The American Idea

    The American Idea – A Reach that Exceeds Our Grasp The American idea is a big one and it is an ideal at well.     Continue reading

  • Inventory Your Arsenal

      Jonathan decided to climb a mountain and take on a sleeping army alone. First, he needed an arsenal and he he took inventory of what he had. So… here is Jonathan's inventory … – Audacious, if yet, tentative faith… Continue reading

  • Hindrances

    Photo by Matthew Hamilton on Unsplash Do we place obstacles and roadblocks in the path of people seeking God? Jesus seems to be thinking that it happens and he takes action against those hindrances. First, we see God's intention. "I… Continue reading

  • Basic Policy Standard on Personal Apologies: 1. Never ask for one. 2, Never reject one. 3. Always assume it is sincere. 4. Watch what happens next to see if my assumption was correct. 5. Be glad if I was right.… Continue reading

  • Why I Continue to Choose Civility

    Civility is important to me because of who I am-not because of who anyone else is. In the end of it all, only love wins. Continue reading

  • No Good Thing

    Grace That Saved a Wretch Like Me Continue reading

  • Now Is the Time

    Now is the time for listening, hearing, and understanding. It may be painful, humbling, and frustrating, but it is breakthrough time. Continue reading