“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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  • Markings

    Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth ..  -Eccleisastes 12:1a Solomon understood human mortality as well as any man who ever lived. He often meditated upon the fleeting glory of human riches, the severe limitations of man’s… Continue reading

  • Disturbing the City

    God help us to disturb the city. Continue reading

  • Unshaken

    The adjective, רַבָּֽה׃ informs the verb for being moved and the adverb, "not," creating a sense that while we might be shaken, we shall not fall completely over. We may lose our balance a bit, but we regain it. Our… Continue reading

  • The Man Who Fell for the Power Lie

    Herod was a character. He really loved his power and authority and thought a great deal of himself. He shared a name with others who were addicted to power, position, and wealth. Though his ego was over-sized, his heart was… Continue reading

  • Discipleship is Risky

    Here is a risk worth taking!   "… men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "-Romans 15:26 "They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles… Continue reading

  • Grace, Thus Far

    "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."  – Psalm 40:2   I tread cautiously on the subject of safety, for safety… Continue reading

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  • The Banner of Truth and Love

    “Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.“- Psalm 60:4 We all march under one banner or another. In a battle, it takes a courageous soldier to carry… Continue reading

  • Mental Notes

    Remember, a mental not is not worth the paper it is NOT written on. Continue reading

  • Just Be

    Tonight as you prepare to rest, just be. Being is what you were meant for, made for, and are maturing into. You are, after all a being, human and developing. Be yourself. Be REAL - Responsible, Evolving, Authentic, and Loving. Be what you are… Continue reading