“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

  • The God Who Gathers

    Matthew 24:15–21 (ESV) “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place… then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains… For then there will be great tribulation,… Continue reading

  • Not the Least

    Matthew 2:1-11 Listen to the Message: Not the Least #greatest #least #staus #importance #worship #religiousknowledge #Herod #Magi #JesusMatthew 2:1-11open.substack.com A New Day There is a new day that has come. There is a new King. There is new hope. The least… Continue reading

  • Offended

    Jesus expected to be cast away and abandoned. “And then shall many be offended…” – Matthew 24:10 As we break the bread and drink the cup, let us know that this feast was initiated by One whose witness offended many.… Continue reading

  • Are You the One or Do We Keep Looking?

    Even the best of us doubt and get discouraged. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciple.“ -Matthew 11:2 John rotting away in a jail cell, not knowing the future.  We… Continue reading

  • Famine for Truth

    An Unsatisfied Hunger for God’s Word Amos is proclaiming the word and the words of God. Let us hear with our hearts and our minds and shape our lives to continue to receive God’s truth. Reflection on Amos 8:1–14 Amos… Continue reading

  • I Have Been Mulling

    Recent Videos from the Collection First – How did I get that picture? It is supposed to be me thinking. Here is the explanation for all of you who are playing with AI. I am experimenting with how to converse… Continue reading

  • Comfort Ye

    Comfort Ye My People “Comfort ye my people …” — Isaiah 40:1–8 God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain… Continue reading

  • Snatched from the Fire — a Rescue Mission

    Just How Important Is Your Work of Mercy? And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire …. — Jude 1:23 We are on a rescue mission. We are commanded by God to snatch people out of fire. He does not… Continue reading

  • Watching Us

    To Be Known and Seen Psalm 11:4b – He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. God is watching. There is a popular song that announces that truth but distorts it with the words, “from a distance.” That… Continue reading

  • Privilege and Punishment

    Greater privilege and clearer understanding bring greater responsibility. Hebrews 12:6 says that God chastens those he loves. Amos 3:1-11 Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O people of Israel, against the whole family that I brought… Continue reading

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