“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

  • It Is in Pardoning – A Continuing Prayer

      "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… Continue reading

  • At the Intersection of Pain and 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

  • A Prayer Based on Isaiah 5:7

      Oh LORD,We are also your planting,Pleasant to your sight.You have looked for justice,Whose lips have kissed mercyAnd peace.You have sought truth among us.You have longed for us to do what is right,To love you supremely,To love our neighbors as… Continue reading

  • 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

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