When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word,What a glory He sheds on our way; While we do His good will, He abides with us still,And with all who will trust and obey. John Henry Sammis (1887) “Everybody who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise builder…
Read more the bottom line for Jesus (hint – he’s not that interested in what we say)
Never be lacking in commitment, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:11-12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Sunday morning Rebekah and I got up extra early so we could drive to Virginia Beach and spend a little time with…
Read more Grief in the context of faith (not topical but systemic)
Jesus often came within an inch of his life...
One writing/devotional discipline I sometimes practice is that of paraphrasing scripture and responding to what I hear from God in my own words. The result gives me the benefit of mining the message a little more deeply, and applying it to my own life. Once in a while what comes out is worth sharing. I…
Healing comes to us first as individuals and then we take the truth of it into the world.
Read more Service of “Healing and Wholeness” – as NC autumn colors continue to blaze
“See, I am doing a new thing!” – God It is Sunday morning, November 8th. Out on my deck, where I just finished a mug of coffee, it is 56-degrees and the sun is beginning to backlight the gorgeous fall colors that are emerging in response to the change of seasons. I have been contemplating…
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 One of the many really great things about the guys I am meeting with in small groups at WFPC is how smart they are, how sharp, how focused in terms of their commitment to read, to share ideas, to listen, and to learn.…
Read more Do we need to “be” blessed, or are we “already” blessed?
After taking the bread and giving thanks, [Jesus] broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he took the cup after the meal and said, “This cup is the new covenant by my blood, which is poured out…
I would like to build this post around a photo that popped up in my feed from the summer of 2013. Here it is: Rebekah, me, and Scout Labradoodle taking a selfie, moments from saying goodbye to the house we had just emptied and cleaned for the new owner. Not just leaving the house but…
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14:27 This is a first! I’m posting directly from my phone. This is my only option since both my computer and…
