My favorite, most meaningful tradition at Christmas is attending a performance of Handel’s Messiah. His songs come straight from God’s Word and they speak straight to my heart. I’ve chosen one of the songs ‘Comfort Ye Jerusalem” from Isaiah 40:1-5 and written the briefest of reflections on it. [Read more…]
I got my hair cut this past month and I learned two things about myself.
First, I love short hair. Second, I’m not blond anymore. Those of you who’ve known me for a long time, please don’t tell me this isn’t news for this decade. I like my illusions. [Read more…]
Yesterday I was 30 minutes late to my folks house because I stopped to buy food for a man I saw at the side of the highway holding a sign that read “Hungry. Please help. Psalm 41:1”. [Read more…]
Have you ever watched a child attempting to walk? It begins slowly. It begins way before walking is possible. It begins with sitting.
Core muscles need to be in place – the abdomen muscles – the ole’ six-pack – is needed to stand. And, we can go back even further – walking requires the strength to hold up one’s head. A developmental task for the 1-2 month old. All needed developmentally before learning to walk.
Life is like that. It must be built upon. It is not a one step deal. It is one small step – then, another – then, another.
Learning to walk requires many baby steps. The last step is the legs which gain strength and balance. The strength to stand. [Read more…]
Have you ever noticed that life is rather foggy?
We can feel sad and happy at the same time, or excited and scared to death. Contrary feelings coexist in my mind and confuse me. [Read more…]
