DOWN BUT NOT OUT
Many of us have probably said or thought of the phrase, “down but not out…” Or, maybe “out but not down.” To even say this […]
Journals
LIKE A THIEF
In one of the most striking images that Jesus uses to tell of his coming, he says he will come ‘like a thief in the […]
TOOTHPICKS
There were toothpicks before there were toothpicks. Back when our ancestors were finally off of all four and starting to drag their fingers and walk […]
THY WILL BE DONE
C S Lewis (1898-1963) wrote, “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and […]
REASONABLE
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) mathematician, physicist, inventor and theologian wrote, “There are two kinds of people one can call reasonable, those who serve God with all […]
WHAT WE ALL WANT
As I recently meditated on these verses from the apostle Paul to the Corinthian Church, I quickly saw that he mentions five things we all […]
THE POISON OF PRIVILEGE
Privilege is an advantage, right or benefit that is not available to everyone. It is the rights and advantages enjoyed by a relatively small group […]
DO IT ANYWAY
Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) had this poem engraved on the wall of her Home for Children in Calcutta. Though she is credited with writing […]
CONSOLATION
Real spiritual consolation is different from simple human understanding of an obvious need, and providing a “helping hand” although such may be needed. The key […]
FAMOUS FAMILY RECIPE SERIES
RECIPE #6 FRIED PIES This favorite recipe goes back a long way in the Famous Recipes. It is a special pastry mixed and rolled out […]