Christmas Returns – Dec. 18, 2020
Christmas returns, as it always does, with its assurance that life is good.It is the time of lift to the spirit, When the mind feels its way into the commonplace, And senses the wonder of simple things: an evergreen tree, Familiar carols, merry laughter.It is the time of illumination, When candles burn, and old dreams Find their youth again.It is […]
I Will Sing a New Song – Dec. 15, 2020
The old song of my spirit has wearied itself out.It has long ago been learned by heart;It repeats itself over and over,Bringing no added joy to my days or lift to my spirit.I will sing a new song.I must learn the new song for the new needs.I must fashion new words born of all the […]
Life as a Gift – Nov. 20, 2020
It is I, Jesus…I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.”And let everyone who hears say, “Come.”And let everyone who is thirsty come.Let everyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. (Revelation 22:16-17)
Fan the Flame – Nov. 17, 2020
Fan into flame the gift of God that is within you…for God did not give us a spirit of timidity,but rather a spirit of powerand of love and of self-discipline.(2 Timothy 1:6-7)