“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

Latest Posts


  • Not in Vain

    Living in vain appeals to no one and is not necessary for us to do. We can live on purpose. Continue reading

  • “Me, Me, Me” or “God is Love”

    Common, the rapper, nailed something the other night on One World: Together at Home. He connected the dots between our global health crisis and the realization that the world is a very small and connected place Continue reading

  • Show and Tell

    Photo Source: woodleywonderworks - https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/2850669383 “This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.” – John 21:14 My favorite event in the early years of my schooling was neither recess… Continue reading

  • Connected – A Prayer and a Requiem for those Who Live

    The difference today is that we are more than just emotionally connected. We are all effected. Continue reading

  • Message and Post Policies

    The level of spam has, as expected, escalated due to the current world-wide pandemic. Crisis brings out fake news, fake requests, misinformation, disinformation, and poor advice. Continue reading

  • Embracing Insults and Blooming

    “Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name.” Continue reading

  • Manna and Sabbath

      James Tissot - Jewish Museum When we have a diet of manna we are tempted to think that we work for it. We sink into the assumption that our efforts are indispensable We cover our minds with forgetfulness that every day,… Continue reading

  • Our Refuge – Psalm 16

    Psalm 16:1 – Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. Never separate the two parts of this prayer or you will diffuse its power. The first part is a request made in faith. The second is… Continue reading

  • Forsaken

    Psalm 22 Reflections for Good Friday Continue reading

  • Purple Robe

    … all who follow him, take his robe and cross of shame to exchange, some day, for a robe and crown of glory. Continue reading