I love the clear nights when I can look above and stand in awe of the stars going beyond what I can imagine. I look at the beauty of creation around me and stand in awe of what a wondrous work it all is. Then I consider even the human body and its complexity and know there is no way it merely came about by … [Read more...] about THE HAND TO SEE!
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MIXED UP? (Part 3 of 3)
Remembering again the quote from two days ago: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” [source: bulletin clipping] Yes, we do live in a mixed-up world. We have pondered the attitude toward work and worship, but what about the play? Perhaps if work was … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 3 of 3)
PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 4)
In the first stanza of the hymn “I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord” (words by Isaac Watts, 1707) we read. . . “I’m not ashamed to own my Lord, Or to defend His cause, Maintain the honor of His Word, The glory of His … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 4)
PLUGGED IN!
There are some who have chosen to live off the grid with no running water or electricity. Such a lifestyle can have its challenges. Sometimes people get frustrated when something is not coming on and then realize they forgot to plug in. Obviously, … [Read more...] about PLUGGED IN!
COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
