It’s never too late
I’ve grown soft, Lord, forgive me I’ve been indifferent, Lord, forgive me I’ve become complacent, Lord, forgive me I am forgetful, Lord, remind me I am fearful, Lord, protect me I am neglectful, Lord, correct me Guide me toward wonder, Lord, revise me Lead me toward newness, Lord, challenge me Rekindle the heart you created, […]
Beauty and the Beast Turns the Tables
Something captures us in this story, these characters, and their theme song. Oh, we’ve read it a thousand times, thanks to Disney. Beautiful princess is rescued by fair prince. No, wait! That’s not this story, these characters, or this theme. This re-telling compels us because it’s an improbable love story; beautiful Belle, kind, caring, determined, […]
Looking for Signs of New Life
It’s that time of year again; trees a-flowering, flowers a-budding, buds a-popping, all giving way to the greening of leaves in canopies across the land. Well, across the temperate land. Here in Central Florida, everything stays green all year round. The palms, shrubs, and grasses wave happily in the constant breezes. Even cacti thrive in […]
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain
Years ago, I drove past a home construction site where the foundation had been laid but the frame had yet to take shape. A small sign greeted everyone who came to the job site. It read: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” ~ Psalm 127:1 I marveled at that bold expression of faith! […]
On Eagles Wings
“It’s a fun run. We all have to do it,” Jaylin told me. “You should come.” So I did come, not to run but to watch. Not just to watch but to help. On my arrival, they were breaking for lunch, so I set out along the course marked out, intending to pick up random […]
Reach
How can I reach you? with my message with my resources with my help My, my, my. Close the gap. Come near me. Near enough to touch. Hands High fives Hugs You have reached me and I, you. We
Where do I Fit in the Body of Believers?
If the church is the body of Christ, what part would you be? All the good parts are spoken for, right? You’re late to the game so you get to choose from the left overs. Head – gone. Heart – gone. Right hand, left hand – they’re taken. Even the smelly feet got scooped up. […]
The Testimony of Our Senses
You created and it was good. Very good. You said so yourself. So how come right now it can feel bad? Very bad. You didn’t warn us about this. Have you changed your mind? Are you going back on your word? Were you just kidding? I look of the hint of the sunrise, the glow of […]
Along the way
I’m walking to yoga class. It’s not far, maybe half a mile. I’ve left enough time. No rush. Coming ’round the bend, a car slows and the driver peers out the window. I know her from yoga class. She’s offering me a ride, which I decline. She continues along her way and I along mine. […]
Holy Eavesdropping
Listen to me. (Silence. Searching. Where? Where are you? I can’t see you? I knock, but you don’t answer. I plead, but you don’t respond. I pray, but you don’t change my circumstance. Here I am. Where are you? Listen to me. (Silence. Searching. There are so many. There is so much. My ears are […]