If idle hands are the devil’s workshop, then how come folded hands that may seem idle are a sign of obedience to God? Thought I’d throw that ought there. I’m rather feisty this morning. It is not doing the heavy lifting of tasks or constantly denying ourselves of worldly pleasure that advances us on our spiritual…
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Monday Mornings
How do you begin the week? Do you move a little slower than usual working your way into the week’s tasks? Or are you organized and ready to jump on the week’s first big thing, only to discover somebody has already disturbed your plans. Or does it depend on the week, some starting off slow,…
God’s Way
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with Peace. – Psalms 24:11 One of the most difficult lessons we learn over the years is how to react calmly and with peace in the face of anger, violence, and hatred. We learn over time that passive resistance to injustice…
Complaints
When thou has thanked thy God For every blessings sent, What time will then remain For murmurs or lament. – R.C. Trench This is a day for which I am very thankful to God. It my son’s birthday. And thank goodness Trench’s poem was part of my morning’s reading. For you see, I may meditate…
Calm
Holy spirit. Peace divine! Still this restless heart of mine; Speak to calm this tossing sea, Stayed in thy tranquility.—S. Longfellow. We used to own a hyperactive dog named Chewbacca, after the Star Wars character. “Chewey’ was anything but calm. I can still hear Suzy saying in a forceful voice, “Down! Chewey. Down!” Occasionally when…