“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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  • 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

  • An Eternal Duet – Nature and Word

    Nature is God’s troubadour announcing His glory to humanity. The activity of God in creation is true to His character and there is much to be known of Him through observation, meditation, and contemplation prompted by an appreciation of all… Continue reading

  • Submit to One Another

    We are to submit to God. That is the starting place. After that, submission to others in the fear of God is an easy step. Our attitude towards others as we serve them is not about one person being superior… Continue reading

  • Work That Feeds the Soul

    Is your work feeding you or depleting you? If you are operating within your calling, gifts, passion, assignment, and commitment to a higher purpose, you will find nurture, nourishment, and energy from the work you do. God will see to… Continue reading

  • The Arms of the Wicked and the Stronghold of the Righteous

    And may those who wield them, find grace and mercy …… and peace. Continue reading

  • The Power Grab

    … they unified around that Big Idea and ended up in utter confusion. Continue reading

  • Who Is? Who Isn’t? What Happened? Who Cares?

    I hate racial slurs. They make my skin crawl. I do not use them or allow them in my presence. Yet, even living in a non-homogeneous home, I have heard them. What kind of culture do we want to shape? Continue reading

  • The Sanctuary – Who May Dwell?

    Who may seek sanctuary in the sacred space of God’s presence and protection? Continue reading

  • Jesus, Angry and Grieved

    Jesus’ heart does not allow him to pass a man with a withered hand and not do all he can to help and restore. He can no less pass an opportunity to make a teaching point in his own indignation… Continue reading

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