Let there be no more resentment, no more anger or temper, no more violent self-assertiveness, no more slander and no more malicious remarks, Be kind to each other, be understanding. Be as ready to forgive others as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 J.B. Phillips New Testament Mary Stewart (1876-1943) was the…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Keeping You
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you…
Reflections on Waiting…
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power;They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];They will run and not become weary,They will walk and not grow tired. Isaiah 40:31 Amplified Bible “Wait at His door…
It’s Spring!
In 2021, the March equinox happens on Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 A.M. EDT. ( I won’t be awake yet. Will you?) Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment. Ellis Peters Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day. Wilton E. Hall “The point is that the…
As Pure Gold
But he knows every detail of what is happening to me; and when he has examined me, he will pronounce me completely innocent—as pure as solid gold! Job 23:10 Living Bible So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though the going is rough for a while down here.These trials are only to test…
A Learning Experience
[As we approach (hopefully) the end of the pandemic, this poem seems more than appropriate.] God, It is drastically important that the pain of this past year is not wasted. How tragic it would be to suffer so much and gain so little. What I must learn in my pain is that it is always…
St Patrick’s Prayer
Somehow, this seems important to revisit every year. I arise today, throughGod’s strength to pilot me,God’s might to uphold me,God’s wisdom to guide me,God’s eye to look before me,God’s ear to hear me,God’s word to speak for me,God’s hand to guard me,God’s shield to protect me,God’s host to save meFrom snares of devils,From temptation of…
On Guard!
Our cats were mostly indoor-cats, but we did let them out in our fenced, escape-proofed yard with collars, tags and a human in attendance. This was good for me: it got me out of the house. But I wondered: what trouble could the cats get into in such a protected place? Do I really need…
Trust
“Reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something“ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 NIV Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek…
Wisdom – in Wonderland
Alice’s adventures contain many hidden gems of wisdom. See if you agree. Funny. I often wonder the same thing. Yep. Me, too. Everything requires a first step. That’s my problem. Putting off things you aren’t sure you want to do? How often don’t I know where I’m going, then wonder why I feel lost? What?…