We read about Jesus’s walks and how  he was constantly being waylaid by people wanting something from him. The disciples were always trying to hold back the crowds. Yet, it was during those stops – those interruptions – that we learn about the miracles and what it was like to have God walk among us.…

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I’m not a big fan of the phrase “rat race” to describe our daily life. Now I realize rats are God’s creatures and they do serve medical and humanitarian purposes, but if you ask me God was having an “off day” when he gave us rats. (I’ll probably come back in my next life  as…

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Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace. – Collect for Renewal of Life, Book of Common Prayer. When we hear the word “peace” usually our minds turn to wars, violence, oppression, and terror. We can’t all be world leaders,…

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We all have would’ve’s and should’ves. Think about Adam and Eve. Don’t you imagine they would like to take that seemingly innocent bite of an apple back? Remember the words of Milton at the end of Paradise Lost. He wrote “The world was all before them, where to choose? Their place of rest, and Providence…

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As we rapidly approach 800 meditations online, its that time of year when my webmaster begs me to make an appeal for contributions. This year he’s been even more emphatic. The site needs maintenance and upgrades, and we have to prepare for the future which includes making my novel available for sale at a discount for…

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