“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

  • 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

  • Being Still and Knowing

    "Be still and know that I am God," is a verse I memorized decades ago. It has been with me since I was a child, inscribed upon my heart and mulled over again and again with ever deepening understanding. However,… Continue reading

  • I Believe

    May your celebration of resurrection today lift you. "I believe what I believe makes me what I am. I did not make it; not it is making me." _________________________________ _________________________________ May we be shaped today by resurrection hope! Continue reading

  • Motzart’s Requiem

    This has lifted me this evening as I have made my final preparations for Sunday. I hope it speaks to your heart. Continue reading

  • Opportunity is a Dangerous Thing

    "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season… Continue reading

  • Emergencies

    What is emerging from this frenzied emergency? Is it focused action built upon predetermined objectives, rooted in enduring principles? Or is it reactive and mindless flailing after perceived winds of crisis? Is it urgent? If so, what is the source… Continue reading

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