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it’s so hard to wait patiently…
It’s Saturday morning, settled in between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday in Advent; our house is still, waiting, and a little expectant. The past couple of days have seen some measurable progress in Rebekah’s recovery, but there’s a long way to go, and she really can’t do anything that she wants to in terms of beginning to prepare […]
Moreshine… bloom… live
Summer may be over, and the fall colors may still be a few weeks away, but this is still a beautiful time of the year here in Wake Forest. Somehow, despite the constrictions of time and my limitations as a gardener, stuff keeps growing, and the woods and plantings around our home own an indomitable […]
More“coup d’pomme” – Eden, the original power grab
The strength gained from the apple dissolved the potency of God in and through us. The way back to God is through Christ’s self-giving, servant heart – it is by willingly giving away all claims we have to the power, and the knowledge, and the mortality that became ours the instant we identified with Adam and Eve’s apple-coup – and we all do.
Morelife edit (live like you mean it)
It’s another beautiful fall day here in Wake Forest One of my most important tasks this week is that of editing the final draft of my new book. Unlike many authors, who don’t enjoy the writing process (especially the editing phase), this turns out to be one of my favorite aspects of production. I enjoy […]
Morelistening to leaves fall
[God] has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. – Ephesians 1:9-10 One of the things I especially like about fall […]
Morethe pause that refreshes… and reenergizes… and yields amazing results!
“Be still, and know that I am God (Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am Elohim!). I rule the nations. I rule the earth!” Psalm 46 These past few days have had a decidedly autumnal feel about them. “Autumn,” for those who may be wondering, is what they call this […]
Morefall color in Wake Forest – and the armor of God
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. – Ephesians 6:13 Here in North Carolina this has been a beautiful week of emerging fall colors and “windows-wide-open” temperatures. It’s also been […]
MoreWest Jefferson, NC – a gem in the middle of the mountains
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day […]
Morefall photos from the Appalachian Mountains – plus “meme of the week”
This morning Rebekah and I are waking up one last time in the deliciously cool mountain air, before heading back to Wake Forest. Our plan is to attend worship at Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church, relax around the cabin for a few more hours, then drive home in the evening. We’re still pinching ourselves some days, hardly […]
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