Walk worthy of the of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love…. Eph. 4:1-2. After the first weekend of NFL football it is difficult to turn to today’s subject – gentleness. I grew up in a home and world where gentleness…
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Dream Work
In Thee I place my trust, On Thee I calmly rest, I know Thee good, I know Thee just, And count Thy choice the best. – H.F. Lyte My dreams last night were full of frustrated attempts to change my past. My friend, Dr. Conte’, would call my dreams a healthy sign, saying my…
Brothers and Sisters
Am I my brother’s keeper? Genesis 4:9 Because I held upon my selfish, road, And left my brother wounded by the way, And called ambition duty, and pressed on – O Lord, I do repent – Sarah Williams A.P. Stanley asks, “How many are the sufferers who have fallen against misfortunes along the wayside…
Peace
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God. – Matthew 5:6 Grant us thy peace, down from Thy presence falling, As on the thirsty earth cool night-dews sweet; Grant us thy peace, to Thy pure paths recalling, From devious ways, our worn and wandering feet. – E. Scudder Even as…
Endurance
He that endureth to the end, will be saved. – Matthew 10:22 Reading the list of teammates who are attending the reunion brings a big smile to my face. Names that had been put away for over forty years have come the forefront, nicknames I can’t explain in polite company are remembered, and stories leap…