About a week ago, I woke up in the early morning with these (not verbatim) words from verses 19-20 of Matthew filling my head, “Do not store up treasure on earth where moth and rust destroy.” Followed by the question, “Do you believe this?” The poem, “Incongruity,” below, flowed from…
Ought?
On February 18, 2013, Terry Gross, whose voice carries the wispy sensation of Fresh Air that names the National Public Radio (NPR) show she hosts, was interviewing Richard Blanco “the first immigrant, Latino and openly gay poet” chosen to read his poem at a presidential inauguration, President Obama’s second. When I dropped…
Salvation Belongs to The Lord
I just finished reading Tullian Tchividjian’s book Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels. The book is an interesting, insightful, and helpful commentary on the book of Jonah. The author is the pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the grandson of Billy Graham. In…
Sisters, We Are Not Normal
Depending on the day and the girls, I am grandmother to either Princess Arial, Snow White, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Merida (Brave), or to Woody, Jessie, Belle, or Goofy. I never know until I see the costume, and then I must quickly slip into the story or face the frustration that…
How to Counsel Friends & Family
Anne Dutton (1692-1765) wrote letters to her family, friends, and associates to encourage them and give them counsel. I know there are at least eight volumes of these letters, maybe more. Briefly, Anne was the wife of an English Baptist minister. Her writing ministry corresponded with the birth of England’s…
The Days are Evil, so Sing
In an effort to encourage myself to remember who God is and trust him, I’ve recently made it my goal to learn the words to Martin Luther’s song, A Mighty Fortress is Our God (based on Psalm 46 – See words below). I have Chris Rice’s version on my Droid,…
So Change Already!
I’ve already been changed. The moment God called me to be his I was changed. My nature was changed. My heart attitude turned from rebellion toward God to love for God. My disbelief became belief. My heart’s inclination switched from disobedience to obedience. My admiration and loyalty turned from self…
Can you shed some light on that?
Just in time for the New Year Christian bloggers (see Endnotes) are encouraging fellow believers to read through the Bible in 2013 and are suggesting various reading plans. Over the years I’ve found that I’m not the reading plan type; I just like to pick a book or books from…
Burl Ives Was Right
“Have a holly jolly Christmas, It’s the best time of the year …” Burl Ives voice filled my head as I walked around our local outdoor mall with my two-year-old granddaughter Sophia who was pouting. “Smile Sophia. It’s the best time of the year,” I repeated not really meaning it….
Hope in The Light
If you are despairing and many are – please don’t dwell there forever. There is hope in the Light.