“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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  • Draw Me Closer

      Draw me closer to You and not my own critical opinions. Divorce me from my entanglement with my own views. Liberate me from dependence upon my own inclinations and preferences. Turn my heart to Jesus and through Him, to… Continue reading

  • Get Your Kicks

    It is time to kick some protoplasm. Continue reading

  • Heart Medicine

    Our heart problem is this: We do no heed the heart of the matter and hurt ourselves and others as a result. But, there is a cure. Continue reading

  • Breath and Delusion

    Vain hope will devastate. Riches will fail. Set not you hearts on them. Continue reading

  • The Indwelling Spirit

    God is whispering in our ears, “Give me your hands and let me move them in my rhythm.” Continue reading

  • Tongues of Fire

      Medieval western illustration of the Pentecost from the Hortus deliciarum of Herrad of Landsberg (12th century) “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”– Acts 2:3 The tongue holds a prominent place in… Continue reading

  • Barriers Down

    This is a day of unity and mission. We remember so that we may look forward. Continue reading

  • SMILE Lessons

    The advantages to smiling are both documented and anecdotal. Yet, they are very real. Continue reading

  • Humility and Confidence

    Originally posted and revised from October 20, 2006 A man's steps are directed by the LORD.        How then can anyone understand his own way? – Proverbs 20:24 (New International Version) The very steps we take come from God;    otherwise how… Continue reading

  • Red and Blue or was that Blue and Red?

    Well managed forgetfulness. Continue reading