Spiritual Education

Spiritual Education

“The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers.”  II Timothy 4:3 I have a Christian friend who just can’t get enough “spiritual education.”  ...
Expansive Beauty

Expansive Beauty

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork.”  Psalm 19:1     It was another hard-to-sleep night.  I tossed and turned, but sleep eluded me (I know, I know, common theme in my writing, but it’s a repeat event in my life). ...
Be Still

Be Still

“Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.”  Psalm 131:2     I’ve never been able to just “be still.”  I get restless if I have to sit for too long without something to occupy my...
Following the Music

Following the Music

Music.  Above the loudspeaker (VERY loud-speaker!), above the laughing and conversation, above the constant flow of people – music.  It surprised me to hear those sweet notes when I made my way from the Amtrak check-in counter to an available seat in the waiting...
Remembering Freedom

Remembering Freedom

Patriotic music played over the PA as we arrived at the parade field on Fort Gordon, Georgia.  Families were already staking their claims on the best picnic spots.  My friends and I were surprised to find a place to spread our blankets and picnic baskets so close to...