Even this shall pass?

Even this shall pass?

The Apostle Paul had gleaned a great deal from the message of Jesus, making many connections to the writings of the Old Testament, of which he was a scholar. Yet he, too, confessed, “for now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in...
Water never tasted so good

Water never tasted so good

Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is immense and your wisdom beyond reckoning .  .  . you arouse us so that praising you may bring us joy because you have made us and drawn us to yourself, and our heart is restless until it...
More than a needle in a haystack

More than a needle in a haystack

Just think! Every time we’ve experienced joy, sadness, loss, fear, winning, grief, laughter, betrayal, celebration, sickness, Jesus has been in the thick of it with us! But it is so easy to absorb all those wide-ranging emotions on our own, as if we are the sum total...
The Joy of Nearness

The Joy of Nearness

Do you think the Holy Spirit is an extrovert? Do you think he gets lonely? Do you think these are strange things to be asking? Do you ever think about stuff like this? These are some of my ponderings since my recent reunion with a small group of fellow students from...
The Knot Holes of Life

The Knot Holes of Life

 Amid the many big moments in our lives, there is one that defines and determines the course ofall the rest: the moment (or slow-dawning realization) of our salvation. Then there are theother moments (probably millions of them!), less impactful, but worth recalling...
A Bible Study That Wasn’t

A Bible Study That Wasn’t

(continued from Tuesday’s note)   Did I mention that I was totally in the dark concerning the details of this evening in early March? Did I also happen to mention that the instant I was going through the front doors of the castle, I was struggling big time against the...