“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

  • Beyond the Alarm

      I said in my alarm, "all men are liars." – Psalm 116:11 Yes. We get pretty disheartened with people sometimes. We see the world buying into false narratives and the outright lies they have heard so many times that… Continue reading

  • “For it is in giving that we receive …”

    "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

  • The P Propisition (er … “proposition)

    This is from my napkin … some “P”s for starting a new business or non-profit venture (or any bold initiative): First, it is spelled, “prop-o-sition.  – But then, there is poetic license.  I inserted “I” because it is just an… Continue reading

  • In the Day of Trouble

      May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. – Psalm 20:1 I  am sure that someone is having their own "day of trouble" today. It is a wide enough community that some some, today is extremely critical… Continue reading

  • The Masterpiece You Are

      Did you realize what a masterpiece you are? You really are pretty amazing.You don't have to be Bach. You rock!Music has specific phrasingAnd rhythm like a well tuned clock.So, in your time and timing phasing,You are are a tic… Continue reading

  • Selections from Psalm 14 for Advent Reflections

    Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no god.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  There are many reasons why this statement is so obviously true. Denial is… Continue reading

  • Selections from Psalm 13 for Advent Devotions

    How Long? How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine… Continue reading

  • Selections from Psalm 12 for Advent Meditations

      Vanished Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. – Psalm 12:1  Do you feel alone in your spiritual journey? Do you imagine that you are the only person in your school,… Continue reading

  • Not to Be Loved, But to Love

    "Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek … to be loved as to love." It seems easy, God,  Until I try. Maybe I am not aware of how much I seek to be loved. Maybe I… Continue reading

  • Selections from Psalm 10 and 11 for Today’s Advent Meditations

    Not Far  “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” – Psalm 10:1  The hour of prayer is no time to become so outwardly spiritual and pious that we withhold honest… Continue reading

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