BARMEN DECLARATION I
“The Barmen Declaration or the Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 was a document adopted by Christians in Nazi Germany who opposed the German Christian movement. In the view of the delegates to […]
November 2025
MAKING ANOTHER GOD
How foolish are those who manufacture idols. These prized objects are really worthless.The people who worship idols don’t know this, so they are all put to shame.Who […]
DO IT AGAIN
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) philosopher and author wrote: “Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated […]
UNITING OUR WORK
Gertrude of Helfta (1256-1302) Benedictine nun and mystic wrote:“Lord, in the presence of your love, I ask that you unite my work with your great […]
KINGDOM PERSONALITY
There is much talk about ‘the Kingdom’ and the importance of understanding what it means ‘to be part of the Kingdom.’ Peter, an apostle, gives […]
A BETTER SOWER
In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15), is the parabolic story of the farmer who sows seed on four […]
CHOICE OF SILENCE
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) Trappist monk and author wrote:“Silence has many dimensions. It can be a regression and an escape, a loss of self, or it […]
BEAUTY AND BREAD
John Muir (1938-1914) naturalist and author wrote: “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal […]
JOY OF YOUR PRESENCE
Still thinking of some considerations from yesterday’s Journal entry: He Is Alive. Because of the promise of eternal life in the presence of the Trinity, […]
HE IS ALIVE
The basis of my faith rests on the work of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke says this:“Then some women […]