There is no political ideology or argument that can justify compassion. There is no dialectical point and counterpoint that will result in a prevailing decision to act with love, compassion, and good-news justice in the world. It is an ethical… Continue reading

The psalms teach us to pray deeply and honestly without pretense or presumption. They just let it out and then let God sort it all out. What if we did not judge or measure our prayers before we prayed them?… Continue reading

"Hey Moses, the bottom line is … I'm not asking, I"m sending and I know what you can and cannot do and have already taken that into consideration and made provision for it. You will do and be much more… Continue reading

The mystics have "studied" the works of the LORD. They have engrossed their hearts, minds, and eyes in the intense delight of sheer observation. The reverence of a John Muir, the childlike joy of a St. Francis, the eager eye… Continue reading

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have fa good understanding. His praise endures forever!" – Psalm 11:10 If the fear, awe, and reverence of God provide the starting point for wisdom,… Continue reading

I have often availed myself of the wide place. I was having a moment of gratitude the other day when I realized that I was not wobbling, staggering, and swaying as I had been some months back. I was sure… Continue reading

If you like this clip art sample, order it from the link above. That is an example of killing two birds with one stone: I used some art to make my point and I advertised the clip art company. But.… Continue reading

I'm prayerfully musing over multi-tasking with multiple purposes and the benefits versus dangers of losing one or both in the process of serving both. I feel a blog entry coming on. I think we can accomplish more than one thing… Continue reading

Hard times are creeping all over. Everyone looking for a four leafed clover. Life as we know it isn't so easy. Verses like this getting mighty cheesy, Days are long. Rewards come slowly. More time to waste, less time to… Continue reading

Psalm 109 is harsh. It is the song of a king who vows to recompense those who walk over others and persecute the poor, who disregard God and disrespect their neighbors. We are tempered by grace from acting harshly. We… Continue reading