“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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  • Earth Day Facts

    “Frequently Asked Questions” from  http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement   When is Earth Day? Earth Day is honored around the world on April 22, although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organized for the weekends before or after April 22. Many… Continue reading

  • How to Avoid Rash Stupidity

    When we act out of gut reactions, we often say and do things we either regret or should regret. Acting on instinct does not say much about setting us apart from other mammalian creatures. Instincts are useful, but are not… Continue reading

  • Risen Indeed

    Risen Indeed (John 20:8-9) Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. He came… Continue reading

  • Happy Pi day. In the right circle, you can leverage your way to real success and there is a formula for building that circle. π (pi)r squared …. It is articulated by the same guy, Archimedes who explained leverage and… Continue reading

  • Christmas Greetings from 2006

    Peering eyes barely opened, recognized his mother from a bed of straw. He squirmed, tentatively exploring his world, not knowing it would so soon reject him or that for it, he would lay down his life. Yet to discover what… Continue reading

  • Arise, God, Helper of the Fatherless

    “Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God.     Do not forget the helpless. Why does the wicked man revile God?     Why does he say to himself,     “He won’t call me to account”? But you,… Continue reading

  • No Room for God

    2  It is about arrogance. Arrogance drives the ruthless quest for cravings and reviling of the LORD. In all the thoughts of the arrogant man or woman, the key factor is that there is no room for God.  In his… Continue reading

  • Psalm 5, Psalm 6, Psalm 10, Psalm 11, Isaiah 1:21-31, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Luke 20, 9-18, Psalm 79, Micah 4:1-5, Revelation 15:1-8, Psalm 79; Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10 NIV – Psalm 5 – For the director of music. – Bible Gateway

    Psalm 5, Psalm 6, Psalm 10, Psalm 11, Isaiah 1:21-31, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Luke 20, 9-18, Psalm 79, Micah 4:1-5, Revelation 15:1-8, Psalm 79; Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10 NIV – Psalm 5 – For the director of music. – Bible… Continue reading

  • Customs, Costumes, and Conversion of the Inner Person

    Yes, it is near Halloween – not my favorite holiday – not my favorite season as a rule —- getting used to things getting darker quicker. It always gets better. All these weird costumes. I can cope with Halloween, baptize… Continue reading

  • The Ministry of Life

    This comes from a Facebook posting on John 11 We have a ministry of life and resurrection, initiated and modeled by the one who is ever present as resurrection and life. A few observation on that from a remarkable encounter… Continue reading