As we begin to move past this pandemic and as we continue to work through and hopefully solve a multitude of world and national problems, I seek wisdom, hope, grace, and love in the Psalms, Book 1. We all seek the Lord’s mercy in one way or the other, and it is in that desire to seek His truth that we find our home. Psalm 33 I rejoice in the Lord as I strive to be righteous. I praise the…..
It’s Father’s Day, 2021. I’m thinking of all of the world’s children who have had loving fathers, those who before God have been Christian examples for their families, friends, and neighbors, those who have kept their promises to God to raise their children up in a Godly way, and those who have taught their children “The Lord’s Prayer,” “The Apostles’ Creed,” and “The Ten Commandments.” Truly, these are the men we celebrate today. I turn to Matthew 11: 16-17. “But…..
“Jesus said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: But when it is sown, it groweth up. and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.” (Mark 4:…..
They come into our lives wanting nothing more than our love. They feed our souls with trust and care. They see our tears and wrap their paws around our legs to make sure we’re all right. They sense our fears when we scream at the people on the television or when we wake up crying during the night from a night mare. They protect us when something or someone threatens us. There is more love in their eyes, in that…..
Acts 2:1-5…”And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit…..
Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song for He has done great things. His power has given Him victory over all things evil. He makes known His salvation. His righteousness is revealed to the heathen. He remembers His mercy and truth for Israel. Every part of the world has seen His salvation. Make joyful and loud noises to the Lord our God. May your praises be heard throughout the world. Use your voices and your harps to praise…..
I’ve been sitting at this same desk, writing throughout the pandemic for over a year, wondering what America would be like when this disease was beginning to be controlled, and saying to myself, “Am I ready to be normal again?” My next questions were, “What will other Americans do when we emerge from our cocoon-homes? Will we have learned that life is precious and should not be taken for-granted? Will we have learned that love and caring about others is…..
I watched a movie, “Beyond the Blackboard,” several weeks ago. I was struck by how many scenes from the movie compared to my first teaching assignment. The story took place in Salt Lake City, Utah in a homeless center created in an abandoned industrial factory using trailers as home sites. What bothers me the most is that the elected officials of the United States place education at the bottom of all annual budgets. The movie was made in 2011, and…..
Yesterday, I prayed that the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial would choose the righteous verdict on all three counts against the former policeman. Time and time again, I watched the infamous video of a Black man crying out, “I can’t breathe!” and “Mama!” I saw a nine year old Black girl scream, “Get off of him!” With his knee still on George Floyd’s neck, I watched as a seemingly devilish Chauvin ignored the emergency responders shout, “Get off of…..
For the past couple of days, I’ve been blessed to be out in God’s great creation with the beautiful sun, blue skies, a gentle wind, and the return of green grass. The birds are chirping, finding their way back into my yard, and the mallard ducks are making a nest in the pond for new life. The Canadian geese are flying their V formations north, and there is a beautiful peace that warms my heart as the daffodils turn their…..