“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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  • On Being a Grandpa Dirty dishesScattered toysSilly wishesLittle boysLife's a wonderWhen you findGentle thunderOf this kind. Continue reading

  • Can the Wrath of Man Praise God?

    How can the wrath of man praise God? It happens when God turns the tables of our worst intentions. Our power plays do not honor God unless God enters in to exercise His sovereignty — which He ultimately does. Lesson?… Continue reading

  • Still Standing

    Eventually, every edifice shall fail, even those dedicated to His glory. Yet, he shall never fail. His Word and His Truth shall endure through eternity. Continue reading

  • There Is a Land Beyond This

      One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire… Continue reading

  • Little Lilly Lessons

      Now that I have your attention, here are a couple of reflections. "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all… Continue reading

  • Don’t Put Out All Fires

    Quench not the Spirit. – 1 Thessalonians 5:19 I learned, years ago, on a visit to Yosemite, that not all fires in the forest are bad. In fact, they are regularly needed to prevent catastrophic fires and promote new tree… Continue reading

  • Shut Up and Eat Your “What Is It!”

    Have you ever received a portion of "what is it?" Blessings sometimes come packaged it it.It is your meat. "You asked for it. You got it."Now, eat. It is a blessing. It won't be any good tomorrow morning.It is your… Continue reading

  • Called to Be Coddled? Not!

      The church that aspires to being coddled by the world, that whines for preferred status, that complains in the wilderness that it only has manna, and that expects great privilege has, perhaps, not read Peter's epistle enough or Jesus'… Continue reading

  • Mercy, Truth, Righteousness, and Peace

        Thursday, May 2, 2018 is the National Day of Prayer. This year's theme is unity. Ephesians 4:3  is the theme verse:  "Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." While I… Continue reading

  • How Can We Know the Way

      Picture the upper room and the somber mood of twelve friends hearing the ominous words from their Master that He will soon die and that they will soon fail Him. “Not I,” protests Peter. “You will,” declares Jesus, “But… Continue reading