“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

  • Prayer of a “Dis-tractable” Soul.

      The Scream by Edvard Munch has been described as a representation of anxiety Father … I am a "dis-tractable" soul. You know that and I know that and I am amazed how You have accommodated that in me and taught me to… Continue reading

  • Shine, rising sun upon these steps I take.

    Photo Credit – Times of Inda Shine, rising sun upon these steps I take.It is a dark world this morning, but it is morning. Early, comes morning and only hopeful people venture forth. The world is dark. Is it? And… Continue reading

  • Super Hero You

    What am I empowered to do and to be in this moment that, without this moment, could not come to pass? What can I do that I could not do without this burden to bear and the opportunities it brings? Continue reading

  • Drawing Attention to … Ourselves?

    Jean Julian: Drawing Attention, Status Magazine We are to give, pray, and fast, not to draw attention to ourselves, but to draw our attention to God. Sharing our thoughts in the space we call social media is a dangerous balance… Continue reading

  • Can There Be National Repentance (without a national religion)?

    God still dislikes all the “traditional” sins, but He also has issues with those that seldom make the list – those in which nice people participate. Continue reading

  • Stuck with the Sheep

    India Illustrated - http://digital.lib.uh.edu/u?/p15195coll29,128 Are you "stuck" in work you feel is insignificant and at the lowest place on the chain of importance? Are you doing menial work when you feel you have a greater calling? Look at David. His entire schooling… Continue reading

  • Psalm 78:1-4

    Oh the wonders He has done.!And we, with race, yet to be run,Run on and share with daughter, son,The wonders done and to be done. Give ear, incline, and hear this word.As on you run, be thus assured:The glorious deeds… Continue reading

  • The Higher Call

    This makes no sense whatsoever to the masses, but it is the need of the hour. It is the calling of the few who will receive it. It is the way of Jesus. Continue reading

  • If My People

    We are adjured to pray because it is God’s will to bring all men to salvation and truth. Continue reading

  • Worthless Religion?

      Worthless religion? That connotes that our religion ought to be worth something to someone other than ourselves. It is not just our eternal life insurance policy. It is to have value to other people, to our communities., to our… Continue reading

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