“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

  • Laid Bare

    The essence of our communion with God is being laid bare before Him. God, throughout scripture, is disclosing Himself to us. It is called “revelation” when He does it. In prayer, we are disclosing ourselves to God and receiving His… Continue reading

  • This Is Prayer

    This is prayer. We move in the direction of God. The movement itself is far more important that the words we use or the sentiments we experience. It is the movement that expresses the true intentions of our hearts. The… Continue reading

  • Holiness

    Today, I seek from God what I must give to God. It is a presumptuous request and an audacious expectation that I could be what I seek to be, holy. Continue reading

  • Obstacles in My Path

    “Lord, put those obstacles in my path today that cause me to trip over that which must not be ignored or avoided.” Continue reading

  • Polarized for the Wrong Reasons – Written in 2010

    If we do not learn to love and practice love, I believe that this polarization can destroy our nation. More than any perceived threats from the right or the left, incivility and polarization will destroy us. Continue reading

  • I Had Been Writing about Writing, but Haven’t Written Anything Since …

    My not knowing is no criteria for insignificance. I am a tool in a Larger Hand and writing is a tool in my hand. I simply opened this “Compose” page to make myself available. Continue reading

  • Write Something

    Writing will prove to be a great burden if you insist on maintaining your perfectionism. If you must say it perfectly, you will find it difficult to say anything. If you fear mistakes, you will be reluctant to tap the… Continue reading

  • What is free? Today, I am at Border's Books for free access. Of course, the question is about what "free" really means.  I bought coffee, three magazines, and one book. But I have the warm feeling that I am not… Continue reading

  • A Square in the Square

    Is there a place for a square in the public square? Continue reading

  • Another Moment Within a Moment

    Sitting at McDonalds, in the Play Place to be specific, I am trying to crank out whatever I can. Continue reading

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