Whoever does the will of God is my brother, sister, and mother. — Mark 3:35. One of the fun things about a daily scripture is occasionally you run across a passage you never ran across or remember. Today’s surprised me. I am guilty of often referring to God in the masculine or calling God — father,…
Pre-Prayer Planning
Most of my prayers are spontaneous or at least not planned out. They are more like conversations over lunch with a good friend. But on occasion, I need to do some per-prayer planning. One doesn’t talk to a boss about a raise, or a child about improper behavior without at least playing out the conversation…
Child Self Intact
Maurice Sendak writes that he observed that life is largely a matter of “having your child self intact and alive and something to be proud of.” When a dark cloud appears I find that discovering the light involves locating the child that remains with me. As we age that inner child tends to go into…
Familiar Routine
As my birthday approaches, I remind myself to be open to the new, the unexplored, and the untried. Each year it gets easier and easier to settle into a familiar routine, but I know that to do so is a downward spiral. I’m pretty sure that the best way to overcome aging and becoming set…
Basic Truths
For he is our peace. — Ephesians 2:14. Every now and then we come across a basic truth. Today is one. Too often we turn to God with unrealistic requests. We ask for financial security, pain free existence, material gifts, our prayer list goes on and on. Yet, we forget that our relationship with God is…