Two Mites

Two Mites

“Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury.  Many who were rich put in much.  Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which makes a quadrans.  So He called His disciples to himself and said to them, ‘Assuredly, I...
Season of Thanksgiving & Giving

Season of Thanksgiving & Giving

We Thank Thee By: Ralph Waldo Emerson (Stanza 3) For this new morning with its light, Father, we thank Thee. For rest and shelter of the night, Father, we thank Thee For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends, Father in heaven, we...
Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons

I have never been a fan of winter.  I don’t like to be cold and I don’t like snow.  Winters in Upstate New York usually start early in November and don’t finally end until the end of May.  The middle months – January and February – are treacherous, travel nearly...
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...