Lots of time for wind-swept, driftwood filled meditations this week. We’ve been on a sailing trip, just Jim and I. I’ve been thinking how life is a lot like a sailing trip… We head out with dreamy-eyed visions of sunny skies, perfect breezes, scenic seascapes and blissful relaxation. That is after all why we take […]
Have you noticed how good things always come to pass. Long-awaited but so quickly past? Old friends from far-away and long-ago come to visit—stirring memories and names long unspoken—and when good-byes are said a kind of weary home-sickness settles in… Not a longing for any physical place. Not a longing earth can satisfy–but a longing […]
I was challenged this week to consider what the difference is between me and ‘the Lady’, that is, between one who professes to ‘know’ Jesus and be indwelt by His Spirit—a ‘believer’, and one who has chosen to live a prudent and moral life as much as possible but denies the existence of any god. […]
This past weekend, we went into the big city to check out Missions Fest for the first time. Was it worth the time, expense and energy? Without a doubt! Rather than rehearse all the details I put together these impressions. I was struck by the incredible privilege of being part of the family of God, […]
“The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord.” Is.29:19Fresh Joy– I love those words. Fresh–like doughnuts fresh-baked first thing in the morning, after working an all-night shift… [thanks to my son for that word picture]. Or if you prefer, fresh home-baked bread hot from the oven…Fresh! I have found fresh joy repeatedly this week […]