“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

  • Before That There Was Paul Potts

    If you are a dreamer, be a doer. Paul Potts blew them away as well. There are so many examples of people who have moved beyond wishful thinking into the arena of positive action. The road to success is risky… Continue reading

  • Susan Boyle

    Oh my! This brought real tears to my eyes and I am still tearing. I will watch this video again and again and whenever I am tempted to be discouraged by the derision of the crowds. Chuck Goetschel posted a… Continue reading

  • Lee Strobel on the Resurrection

    Lee Strobel teaches on the historic basis for believing the witnesses to Jesus' resurrection.  ___________________________ ___________________________ Other videos of Strobel's teachings are on the same YouTube page. For your consideration and your own conclusions. Continue reading

  • These songs have been lifting me to God today. May my offering to Him be received as worship. __________________________________ __________________________________ I am looking forward to tomorrow. Continue reading

  • It Is About Transformation

    "Jesus did not call us to be mad at sinners all the time. Until our communities come to notice our love as the predominant mood of our lives, I seriously doubt that they will believe anything true about the love… Continue reading

  • Now Is the Time! Recession Is No Excuse for Recess!

    Contrary to the human tendency toward flight in times of danger, these are days for entrepreneurs to venture forth into the unknown and strut their creative stuff. The time is right for new ideas, for niche thinking, and for bold… Continue reading

  • Favorite “Grooks” from Piet Hein

    Years ago, I acquired two volumes of "Grooks" by Danish scientist, poet, mathematician, inventor, and author, Peit Hein.Hein died in 1996 and most of his works were out of print. However, they can be read at this site which also… Continue reading

  • Philip Yancey on Prayer

    Since my assignment this week is to be aware of my conversation with God and to simply know that God is present and hearing, Yancey's honest remarks struck a chord with me. ______________________ ______________________ After 54 years of living and… Continue reading

  • Urban-Suburban Church Partnerships

        Photo Credit: Fast Company It was good to be in a meeting tonight where we were discussing the challenges faced by urban churches among our association of denominational congregations and other fellowships ministering in under-resourced settings with inner… Continue reading

  • Unknown Caller

    David Wainscott put me onto this in response to my last posting. _________ _________ It says what I cannot say nearly as well. It is not my principle genre, but Iif I am going to listen to rock at all… Continue reading

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