“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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Latest Posts

  • Take Care of Yourself

    No one physician can specialize in everything about your particular body. There are not enough hours in a week. You are unique and you are your own primary care coordinator. Continue reading

  • Shining Your Light

    Not everyone agrees on everything, but we still are and must forge, a community. Continue reading

  • God of Wholeness and Holiness

      God of Wholeness and Holiness,grant me wholehearted prayer, be it cry or sigh …or, perchance, a shout of joy! And may I, in wholeness, find holiness and In holiness, wholeness. I come with … whole heart, undivided, undeterred, un-distracted… Continue reading

  • The Deal with Manasseh and the Limits of Legitimate Power

    All human power, though necessary and deserving respect, is corruptible and demanding of restraint. Continue reading

  • What About Our Rights?

    We are free. Nothing can stop us or hinder us from being servants of Jesus who serve Him by serving others. Continue reading

  • Opinion Entitlement

    It’s OK to say, “I don’t know for sure. Ask me again later. Continue reading

  • Press On

    An outline you can either use or apply to your own life — or both – with some musical encouragement. Continue reading

  • A Mourning Drive

    ” … the land mourns …” Continue reading

  • My Popeye Prayer

    This image was originally posted to Flickr by quinet at https://flickr.com/photos/91994044@N00/25871122682. It was reviewed on 24 September 2016 by FlickreviewRand was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. Father, I am fresh out of profundity. Some days I feel like Popeye before he… Continue reading

  • Facing the Fire of Criticism

    Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash In one of his better moments, King David had some insight into how to handle criticism: "Be not silent, O God of my praise!For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me,speaking against me with lying tongues.They… Continue reading

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