Our imperative is to shine, eloquently and purposefully. What better marching orders could there be to launch any one of us into another new day!
Tag: new day
a theology of promise and light
If you read this blog often then you already know that I live out of a theology of promise and light. I think that "living out of" a particular theology is an important idea for us to wrap our minds, our hearts around, and our intention too.
Four Photo Friday: the long view equation
At long last, and after several near misses, it seems we're really going to have an autumn here in Wake Forest. The air is clear, the temperatures are down, and we're finally seeing some color in the trees
and morning light poured over the horizon…
"When God began to create the heavens and the earth— the earth was without shape or form, it was dark over the deep sea, and God’s wind swept over the waters— God said, 'Let there be light.' And so light appeared. God saw how good the light was..." - Genesis 1:1-4 My challenge with this post …
walking in the light must be an every day decision
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world.Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12 I'm heading out early today and only have time for a short post. So I thought I'd share my morning experience of grabbing hold …
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the ministry of light
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” - Luke 1:78-79 When morning gilds the skies my heart awakening cries: May Jesus Christ be …
Three images of good news (light and life)
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God... For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light. - Ephesians 5:1-2, 8 I have just a few …
4-photo-Monday (replenishing more than the kitchen)
"Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” - Luke 1:78-79 It's another beautiful fall morning in North Carolina. It was 38-degrees and …
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Monday theology – it’s the first day of the rest of your life…
Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits - Psalm 103 I'LL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT I've been a little bit paparazzi-esque as a photographer over the past 24-hours. All grand-baby slanted; all opportunistic. Not a single picture …
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promise and disappointment – another new day
Stand firm and be deeply rooted in God's love. - Ephesians 3:17 Wow, what a cool, refreshing morning! The mercury dipped to around 40-degrees again and it made for most excellent walking conditions. Scout Labradoodle seems to appreciate the sense of energy in the air. I'm not sure if she's responding to my shift in spirit …
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Derek Maul: Words, Photographs, and Food for the Journey 