“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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  • The Fruits of Life Change

    Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to… Continue reading

  • Removing Impediments

    Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. – Luke 3:5-6… Continue reading

  • Times and Seasons

    “And he changeth the times and the seasons … “- Daniel 2:21a Life goes on. The seasons of life proceed in progression. The secular envelopes the sacred in the culture. Seasonal and holiday decorations come down; Plants and flowers start… Continue reading

  • For Mercy, Truth, Righteousness, and Peace

      On this National Day of Prayer, I have many things on my list. I pray for a manifestation of the four qualities I find in Psalm 85:10 – Mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace. "Mercy and truth are met together;… Continue reading

  • What Is It?

    Photo by Marc Schäfer When the people of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the LORD has… Continue reading

  • Footsteps

    There is no lifestyle more compelling or calling higher than to walk in the steps of s suffering servant.. We are to live graciously, truthfully, and faithfully and to expect hostility, receiving even that, as manna and honor and returning… Continue reading

  • How Can We Know the Way?

    In the unlikeliest times and places, a message from Jesus appears and we are invited to follow.He will lead us through the darkness. He will lead us to our eternal home. We can trust Him and follow Him. Continue reading

  • Words Count

    We have the audacity to think that when our words are graceless, they can be godly… Continue reading

  • Walking in Love and Light

    Photo by Marco Biasibetti Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.  – I John 2:7 There… Continue reading

  • Pompous Beasts

      " Man in his pomp will not remain;he is like the beasts that perish.This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;yet after them people approve of their boasts. SelahLike sheep they are appointed for Sheol;death shall be… Continue reading

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