“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

  • Listen to Your Pain

    Pain is information. Often, the information we receive can and does save our lives. Pain is not egotistical. When it speaks, it is not talking about itself. It is telling us about ourselves, where our bodies are working properly and… Continue reading

  • The Genius in the Mirror

      Today, your assignment it to see the spark in someone in whom you do not expect a spark.Find the spark and do or say what you can to keep it going to the next step of intensity.Protect it from… Continue reading

  • Sometimes theological truth is stumbled upon without being named as such.

    "Let death be what takes us, not lack of imagination." Dr. B.J. Miller discusses what it means to let life play itself out as a crescendo that is part of a great celebratory symphony of wonder and full embrace. Engaging… Continue reading

  • Never Turns His Head

    Unlike most of us, God never turns His head to avoid looking at the unpleasantness of the poor, the ugliness of the broken, or the raw pain of the oppressed. He gazes into the eyes of the disenfranchised and hears… Continue reading

  • Welcome! – from Scripture and Poetry … and a Statue

    "Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt." – Exodus 22:21 “Do not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners, because you were foreigners in Egypt." – Exodus 23:12 “When… Continue reading

  • His Countenance Fell

     (Genesis 4:5) But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell  Have you ever felt the sting of God not being pleased with your offering? Such was Cain’s story… Continue reading

  • Hiding in the cool of the Day

    The Cool of the Day (Genesis 3:8)  And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God… Continue reading

  • All the Time

    I've had a few hard times … nothing fatal.I've had some doubts and fears – nothing final.I've had some moments of despair – still faithful.It's been pretty rough at times, but I have never been alone …Even in those times… Continue reading

  • On the Very Day – reflections on Psalm 138

    “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Continue reading

  • You Are Beloved

    Covenant teaches us that we are Chosen. Conversion teaches us that we must Choose Confirmation from God teaches us that we are Beloved. Continue reading

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