“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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  • Marking Time

    "In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD." – Isaiah 19:19 We mark things. It is our habit and… Continue reading

  • Comfort for Our Days

    God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain before it ever comes to us. He understands our… Continue reading

  • Four Steps to Thought Change

    Evaluate, excavate, eradicate, emancipate your thinking. Continue reading

  • Spiritual Depression

    There is a sort of spiritual depression that can either rise to or complicate emotional, mental, and physical depression. It is, in Greek, “barew,” a verb meaning “to weigh down or depress.” Depression has spiritual, emotional, cognitive, physical, and biochemical… Continue reading

  • Prove me; try me, test me.

    This is is a rather courageous prayer for any to make. He makes it from the dual standing of God's faithful love and his own integrity. The greater appeal is to God's character and all he has in his own… Continue reading

  • The Visitation

    " And all flesh shall see the salvation of God." – Luke 3:6 1. It is VISIBLE salvation.2. It is a VAST salvation – not intended for a few, but for many.3. It is a VICTORIOUS salvation. So celebrate! We… Continue reading

  • Magnificat

    Photo by Alex Gindin on Unsplash “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord …” – Luke 1:46 The Magnificat remains one of the most glorious expressions of praise in all of musical literature.     Perhaps, someday, in Heaven, God will… Continue reading

  • It is, in Pardoning …

    "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." How can I, God of mercy,How can I humble myselfTo seek Thy forgivenessIf I am haughty enough to demand retributionFrom my neighbor?How can I seek pardon,Guilty as I am,If I withhold it… Continue reading

  • Your Pain and Your Passion

    Show me your pain and I will show you your passion.It is the same and it is transforming, first, by transforming itself …into joy!Without the pain,there is no passion,Without the passion,there is no joy.Without the joy …Without the JOY!?!?You must… Continue reading

  • It Is, In Giving …

    "For it is in giving that we receive …" Yes, it is. Only with an open had can I do either …And the same hand that gives, receives.Lord, guide my intentions to give today.At the moment, my hand is empty,But… Continue reading

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