But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…. (2 Cor. 2:14a) Last week we began exploring the different arenas for which we have cause to give thanks and we discovered the first road of…
Recently, another celebrity passed away too soon, too young. The world mourned the loss of a great talent; the TV media consumed the hours with speculation of cause and details surrounding the preparation of, as well as, the entire…
We can’t talk about entering into communion with the Lord without at least turning to the New Testament accounts, Jesus’ own word’s and Paul’s writing regarding the Eucharist. There are three statements that stand out (well, to me, at…
I can’t seem to move past the concept of giving thanks and the connection to Eucharist (communion). Here’s the full definition of Eucharist: a sacrament of thanksgiving, an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, a…
Just a reminder that last week, if it wasn’t clear to you, it became clear to me that sometimes, as Christians, we don’t truly see God’s hand in the giving of all we’ve received. The story of the ten…
Where better to turn on the journey for an attitude of gratitude, than to explore the road on the border between Samaria and Galilee and see firsthand, Jesus’ interaction with a group of ten lepers. This was an unlikely…
I found myself reflecting this week on a season of near revival in the church I attended so long ago. I remembered the desire to be in the building, for long hours, way into the night (I, now, have…
This morning, I picked up the little book of Puritan Prayers, Valley of Vision. I have loved the prayers in this book! However, today I stopped after reading these words: “Give me perpetual broken-heartedness. Keep me always clinging to…
I will sing a new song to you, O God…to the One who gives victory… (Psalm 144:9a, 10a) As is my new habit, I went running this morning. However, along the way, in spite of the music pumping through…
I jotted down the following quote this week. I don’t know who said it, or even where I found it. Perhaps it was on someone’s FaceBook page, among the many pearls of wisdom I read (and some not so…