Declaring His Glory

Declaring His Glory

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.  Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge.  There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.  Their line has gone out through all the earth and their...
Bearing Other’s Burdens

Bearing Other’s Burdens

I had something completely different in mind for this week’s post.  I’ve poured over scripture, typed up some ideas and worked on the first draft.  I just can’t seem to concentrate on the topic.  Yesterday, that’s all I could think about.  While running errands this...
Called to Faithfulness

Called to Faithfulness

“God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.”  Mother Teresa     Failure.  That’s me.  Okay, okay.  I guess that isn’t completely accurate.  There are days when I feel like I’m failing.  I have a hard time seeing how what I’m...
Snakes in the Pond

Snakes in the Pond

We went to church camp every year when my brother and I were kids.  From the time I was twelve until I was 17, I eagerly anticipated the two weeks we would spend hiking through the woods, sleeping in cozy little cabins with kids from 5 or 6 other churches, roasting...
Singing, Not Crying

Singing, Not Crying

“Alleluia!  Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!”  Revelation 19:1   I won’t deny it.  I tend to be a pessimist.  I have to make a conscious effort to see the good things in life when times aren’t going so great.  When my finances...
Heart Disease

Heart Disease

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  Psalm 51:10   I have a bad heart.  Medically speaking, I’m perfectly healthy.  My blood pressure is a near-perfect 110/71; my cholesterol is within a normal range; my BMI is a normal...