“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all…
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 This week’s “Photo-Friday” is going to have a bit of a food theme. First, and you already know this, because of how much I enjoy great food. Plus, and this makes me so proud,…
Read more because this week needs to wrap up with good news, good vibes, and goodness in general
In Jesus is life, and that life is the light of all humankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:4-5 Happy Monday, friends! I have a few images from the weekend I think you’ll enjoy. The first is more description than photo, as my adult education Sunday school class…
Read more the only way to deal with darkness is to turn on the light
God has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in the hearts of people, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives… – Ecclesiastes 3:11-12 So this turned…
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…
Here’s a short Sunday morning post to remind us that we live in a startlingly beautiful world and that here – in North Carolina at least – fall is beginning to makes its presence known and the timing couldn’t be better. Saturday I spent a delightful few hours with friends, chasing a little white ball…
1. Community is as beautiful thing! Five Photo Friday has to begin with the joy of meeting “live and in-person” with the Wednesday men’s group this week. And what a beautiful evening! Traffic noise intruded a little, but it was more than worth it to be actually together, occupying the same space! Once again, I…
Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Let’s check one more month off the 2020 calendar. It feels good, doesn’t it, to rip another piece…
Read more A hint of fall color, and “September in 30 photographs”
serenity for the new week
Just a short post for Thursday. I played golf first thing this morning and didn’t have time to write earlier in the day. I know what you’re thinking: “How can this guy sit there at his computer and admit to playing golf instead of working.” This may sound farfetched, but I am not blowing smoke…
Read more If playing golf helps me relax and focus, doesn’t that make it a business expense?
