NARCISSUS OF JERUSALEM
‘Saint Narcissus (99-216) early church bishop. He was consecrated Bishop of Jerusalem about the year 180. He was already an old man, and God attested his […]
Journals
TOUCHING THE FRINGE
Recently in the night, and rather frustrated, I heard, ‘You barely need to touch the fringe of His garment… that may be all that is […]
BECOMING SCRIPTURE
Paul, an apostle, made an interesting comment to the Corinthian church: “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There is a saying that goes something like this: ‘Surround yourself with those who will answer your questions and question your answers.’ That is wise […]
FIRST OF THE YEAR CHECK UP
I recently had to go in for my First of the Year-Old People Checkup. Delores the Medical Assistant had me step on an area that […]
A SINGLE GENUINE MOMENT
Christoph Blumhardt (1805-1880) German theologian wrote: “I beg you, wait for God quietly, and don’t be so religious. To have nothing to show for yourself […]
AT HOME WITH THE LORD
John, an apostle, wrote this quote from Jesus:“All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come […]
SOMETHING NEW EMERGING II
I’m still thinking of the Journal entry yesterday concerning a quote from Bonhoeffer on something new emerging. Perhaps something new is a grace that is […]
SOMETHING NEW EMERGING
ch Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) German theologian wrote:“One may ask whether there have ever before in human history been people with so little ground under their feet […]
STRAW AND WHEAT
The prophet Jeremiah (650-570 BC) wrote: “I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, “I have dreamed! I […]