I pour out my soul when I think on these things…. — Psalm 42:4. Have you ever suggested that someone, “Let it all out, get it off your chest.” I hope you have, and more importantly I hope you have. May I make a suggestion? Find a quiet place where it’s just you and God, and…
Full of Love
The earth, O Lord, is full of your love;… — Psalm 119:64.my chair When I find myself grumbling or upset about world events or nagging pain, Suzy gently reminds me of all the good and joy that is out there. Just this morning I was holding a “pity party,” and Suzy quietly walked over to…
Pass The Cup
My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me…. — Matthew 26:39. We all have wished/prayed that something we had to do would go away, even though we know it won’t. Often, the more difficult the task, the more we know we can’t get out of it. Think for a minute, what was the…
Failure
Peter said to him, “Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And so said all the disciples. — Matthew 26:35. I am reading a book called Aftermath which is about Germany immediately after World War II. Its central theme is to explain how the general German populace dealt with the “corruption its soul…
The Poor
For you always have the poor with you — Matthew 26:11. Jesus reminds us that poverty for some will always be with us. So will our obligation to make sure that no one is in need. No one should lack for food, shelter, or medical care. The care of our neighbors does not fall on God’s…