“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

  • What Do You Want? What Do You Really Want?

    What do you want? What do any of us want? Common wisdom suggests that the flesh drives our wants and desires. Paul counters that the flesh prevents us from doing what we most deeply desire. Only the Spirit releases us… Continue reading

  • The Vision of Transfiguration

    How could it be that one, illuminated in glory and endorsed by God, the Father, could be delivered to the hands of conniving men, beaten, scorned, falsely accused, and murdered? Continue reading

  • Love Your People, Oh Ye Despots

    World leaders -Love your people. In return, they will love you. You cannot win them by oppressing them. You can build statues to your own honor with bricks and mortar, but you cannot build respect without building people. Come to… Continue reading

  • Get Up, You Sleepy Head

        I am awake.What a delightful surprise,A twist of events that I embrace.I would say shocking, but that would mean a stopping.It is a stirring.I greet this morning with wonder and anticipation.For those who wondered, I am well.For those… Continue reading

  • People with strong opinions tend to collect evidence that reinforces those opinions even if it contradicts them. It's all in perspective & interpretation. People who seek truth also have strong opinions, but constantly question them and even question their most… Continue reading

  • A Prayer for Our Leaders

      Lord, God, I pray for our leaders and potential leaders, for our President and anyone who may come into that office. May they be blessed and guided, refreshed and equipped. You know no party and affiliate with none of… Continue reading

  • Testing Ground

    We are demonstration laboratories for the truth that we embrace, internalize, and profess. What we add is conviction, attitude, and action. They gather under the broad yet specific category of faith. These, in turn, by the grace and power of… Continue reading

  • When I Am Dead – The Memory of Me

    “When I am dead, my dearest, sing no sad songs for me.” Our times are in God’s hand. Our purpose is both hidden and revealed in God’s purpose. Continue reading

  • In our weakness, He is our strength. In our helplessness, He is our help. It is good to be reminded that at the point of our extremities, God is sufficient. At the limits of our power and mobility, we can… Continue reading

  • Son of Mary, Common and Uncommon

    We must be careful not to allow familiarity to obscure holiness to our view. The ordinary may not be so ordinary at all. Our familiarity with the things of God can be a liability if we forget to seek the… Continue reading

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