Right out of Trevecca Doris and I were called to a church in Augusta, Georgia to do “youth and music,” two absolutely, completely incompatible jobs, that only someone with the blind optimism of youth would even attempt. It was my first introduction to a “big” church, about 200 people, as opposed to the “small” church… Continue Reading
We enter a new week, a new theme, a new Psalm. Psalm 32, Proverbs 15, and Matthew 11:2-19 are the readings for today. We will think about the church this week, as one of the things that God loves. He calls it, in fact, His bride. Today, I will do a brief video with some… Continue Reading
This is what we read today: Psalm 143, Proverbs 13, and Romans 12. Next week: Psalm 32, the Proverbs chapter of the day, and Monday-Matt 11:2-19, Tuesday-I Cor 15:1-28, Wednesday-Rom 1:1-17, Thursday-Isa 25:1-9, Friday-Col 3:1-17, Saturday-Rom 8:31-39 I love this from C. S. Lewis. “People often think of Christian morality as a kind of bargain… Continue Reading
Today is Friday, March 12. We are 21 days into our 40 day adventure. I have heard from many that this is helpful, that they are finding a new soul space to love the things that God loves. I hope that is true. On Friday, a little later in the morning, I always write a… Continue Reading
Okay, those of you who know me know that I try to stay as far away from the political divisiveness as possible. I believe there are stands that need to be made but right now, in this environment, social posting usually only widens the chasm. So, imagine my surprise when the scripture reading for today… Continue Reading
Welcome to Day 19 can you believe we are almost halfway through with our 40 Day Spiritual Adventure? Today read Psalm 143, Proverbs 10, and Hebrews 2:1-18. Here’s the last verse of all of that: “Since He Himself has gone through suffering and testing, He is able to help us when we are being tested.”… Continue Reading
This quote from Malcom Muggeridge is about Mother Teresa: “I ran away and stayed away; Mother Teresa moved in and stayed. That was the difference. She, a nun, rather slightly built with only a few rupees in her pocket; not particularly clever or particularly gifted in the art of persuasion. Just with this Christian love… Continue Reading
This week let’s focus on doing something for others. Today let’s read Psalm 143, Proverbs 8, and Deuteronomy 30:15-20 I’ll be brief. (Do you believe that?) There is a saying among TV evangelists, “Trust God for the increase.” It is usually preceded by, “Send me money and…” Now, I’m not discounting the fact that “my… Continue Reading
We have focused on prayer this week. Some of us have done it well. Some of us have struggled. Some of us have seen prayer in a whole new light. Some of us have felt like we were talking to the ceiling. While I am always trying to learn more, dig deeper, understand and experience… Continue Reading
I AM SO SORRY. The Love Actually leader was Lazy Actually this morning. I’ll do better. This might be a good time for a recommitment, a refresher in deciding to be a disciple. This is from Visions of a World Hungry by Thomas Pettepiece . Every once in a while I will reread it and… Continue Reading