Tuesday, July 10, 2012 a study in the book of Nehemiah A fine running machine is not enough… Nehemiah 8:8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read. My brother-in-law… Read More
Getting started
The hardest part of writing is starting. My whole being yells things at me: “There’s too much here to get my head around.” “You’d do a much better job if you took a walk first, or a nap, or ate chocolate, or had another cup of coffee.” “You don’t have enough time to finish this… Read More
Dei-Phototropism
Designed and planted by the Master Gardener2 and nourished by His Word, I bask in His love song.3 Turning my face to His Son, I am showered with blessings, cascaded with rivers of His Light.4 When winter storms buffet and ice weighs heavily on my branches, I remain rooted deeply, secure in the green pastures… Read More
Philippians 2:1-2 We have Christ in common
We have Christ in common with each other; his Spirit lives in each one of us. This gives us a bond and a basis to get along with each other and to work together toward one purpose. Do we have to all agree with everyone, have the same ideas or preferences? No we are all… Read More
Nix the comparisons
Bob is strong; Nothing seems to faze him. Shirley has staying power; She can work from dawn to dusk. Mary has a vision; Her life is focused on it. Barry sets goals; And follows step-by-step plans to achieve it. So why did God leave me out When he was passing out these traits? Maybe the… Read More
Walking pneumonia
Walking pneumonia is a strange name. The last thing you want to do when you have this particular illness is walk or anything else that requires energy. With a push, you can go about your normal life until you reach one of the cliffs: coughing fits, lethargy, lack of enthusiasm, … You think that old… Read More
Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle
We have the privilege of suffering for him. Humanly speaking, suffering of any kind doesn’t sound like a privilege. But Paul wasn’t speaking in human terms, but in terms of a human being filled with the Holy Spirit. We trust, we believe, we struggle, we suffer–we are in the midst of it. And we are… Read More
