The dew of compassion is a tear. — Lord Byron. Sometimes I run across a quote or phrase that is so good, there is nothing more to say. “Does God cry,” I ask this morning. “Most assuredly,” I answer while I meditate. How can he/she not when so many are hungry, cold, homeless, alone, and forgotten.…
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Learn War
neither shall they learn war any more. — Isaiah 2:4. Isaiah’s prediction has yet to come true, but we can still hope and work toward that goal. When I read this passage I was caught by the phrase “learn war.” It caused me to ask, “who teaches war?” The answer is pretty obvious. We not only…
Troubled In Soul
The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Advent takes on a special meaning this season. We look forward with anticipation to Christ coming into our lives, but this year…
Every Cooking Pot
… and every cooking pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be sacred…. — Zechariah 14:21. After Thanksgiving day turkey, and turkey sandwiches and leftovers on Friday, if you are lucky to have more leftovers left the cooking pots get creative. Due to Covid, Suzy and I this year still have plenty and I’m excited about the possibilities.…
An Image Of an Ox
Israel made a bull-calf at Horeb and worshipped a molten image; and so they exchanged their Glory for an image of an ox that feeds on grass. — Psalm 106:19-20. Imagine exchanging your relationship with God for an image of an ox. You say, I might say, “No way, would I ever do something like…