Were I to wish for anything I would not wish for wealth and power, but for the passion of the possible, that eye which everywhere, ever young, ever burning, sees possibility. — Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard’s insight into the enduring power of possibility wakes me this morning. Possibility is a flame that, once ignited, can flicker but never…
Adoration and Doubt
When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. — Matthew 28:17. Matthew 28:17 presents a poignant paradox: overwhelming awe and profound skepticism coexisting in the same moment. The disciples, eyewitnesses to a life-altering event, react with a spectrum of emotions ranging from worshipful adoration to bewildering doubt. This verse encapsulates the complexity of human response…
Fear
“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” – Matthew 28:10 This simple command: “Do not be afraid,” echoes throughout Scripture, a stark contrast to the world around us. Fear is a potent tool, wielded by those seeking control. Politicians exploit it to manipulate public…
Do Not Tarry
The psalmist’s plea in today’s verse, “But as for me, I am poor and needy, come to me speedily, O God. You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry,” is an unfiltered expression of human desperation. It’s a cry that echoes through the ages, a testament to the universal longing for…
Mind Wandering
I am a long-time believer in “shower thoughts.” My water-logged moments have been a wellspring of creativity. Turns out, science supports the benefits of shower thinking. A recent National Geographic article confirmed that our brains are more likely to stumble upon groundbreaking ideas when we’re on autopilot, engaged in mundane tasks like showering. It seems…