But now in Christ Jesus… he is our peace. — Ephesians 2:13 – 14a. What brings you peace? Is it a vacation, a huge raise, a World Series victory? Problem with material things is the peace is temporary. The vacation always ends, the raise is never enough, and there is always another ball game. Everything…
Month: October 2021
Margins of Life
Maria Popova has renamed her weekly post The Marginalian. I commend that you read about the name change and her writings as a whole. Simply click on the link. She discusses writing in the margins of life which got me thinking about Grandmother Danielson’s Bible which is chock full of notes, attached articles, and most importantly what…
Commit Your Way
Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, and he will bring it to pass. — Psalm 37:5. Our psalmist suggests that we put our trust in the Lord and he/she will make it happen. Now his suggestion doesn’t seem to work when it comes to Arkansas beating Alabama in football, or…
I Desire Mercy
I desire mercy and not sacrifice…. — Matthew 12:7. How can we please God? Jesus provides the answer. Too often, we hear from modern pharisees that we need to sacrifice, do without, and not enjoy. I wonder if they read the same Gospels. We are called to show kindness, mercy, and love to our neighbors, family,…
Thank You’s
Sing to the Lord with Thanksgiving. — Psalm 147:7. We were all raised with the admonishment, “don’t forget your thank you’s.” What bride wasn’t constantly reminded to write her thank you’s? We say “Thank You,” especially in the South, to every waitperson, check out person, and anyone else that does us the slightest favor. Would you…