I will praise Thee, Oh Lord, with my whole heart; — Psalms 9:1   We are surrounded every day by wonder and beauty; therefore face each day with good cheer, courage, and seek with your heart your aspirations. Trust the source of such beauty and wonder, and remember to listen to your soul that so…

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No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God. – Luke 9:62.   Today’s scripture is one of those that is troubling at first read, and seems out of character with the loving forgiving Christ. Jesus says these words after he invites someone to follow…

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I will arise and go to my Father – Luke 15:18   Remember those dreaded words, “Wait till I tell your father” or “When your father comes home, you are really going to get it” or something similar? I remember them a lot and believe you me, I was not thinking when I heard them that I…

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The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. – Psalms 121:5   This weekend the sun was out, and on Mother’s day we took a walk in the park with Caroline, Jeremy, and the “Yingling Three” – Lila, Rebecca, and Frannie. On occasion, the shade of Freedom Park’s beautiful trees was most welcome, a…

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Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor; — Zech. 8:16   During your morning meditation consider whether today’s contemplated activities originate from the divine seed planted in your heart and not from some selfish desire to obtain an immediate result of expediency. Go on to discuss with God your hope for simplicity and…

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