An Awakened Heart
Just a week ago I attended a memorial service for a dear friend. We had not been in contact for many years, but hearing of her death awakened in me our forever connection. Almost four decades ago when I was in my mid 20s Marcelline saw me with the loving eyes of Christ and encouraged […]
Detachment
Suddenly my summer garden has become lush and over-abundant. Nine-foot-high butterfly bushes bending with the weight of their purple blossoms, the late blooming hostas, towering jasmine vines, black-eyed Susans brightly appearing in new places, knockout roses in full bloom and still budding, and a veritable jungle of ferns. I go outside early for quiet time […]
Giving of Godself – Aug. 18, 2021
“Many will affirm that God called them by name. God’s revelation is multidimensional because it is essentially a personal encounter. That revelation concerns whole persons and whole communities in their particularity. It is the loving and gracious giving of Godself to the world.” -James Evans, Jr., We Have Been Believers, pg. 18
Revisiting Commitment
Have you caught yourself scrolling through a list of movies to watch, unable to commit the time for any of them? Or leafing through a catalogue, not able to decide on anything because there are too many choices? Or leaving the grocery store without any cereal because there were just too many options? Americans often […]