Life Notes—January 31, 2013 “He humbled you by letting you hunger…in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 Recently I attended the funeral for the mother of a long-time friend. The minister recalled, factually, how … Continue reading Soul Food
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A Plan Coming Together
Life Notes—January 24, 2013 “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 My son, Reid, loved Legos as a child. He loved putting them together, taking them apart, building them in new ways … Continue reading A Plan Coming Together
Seeking Immortality
Life Notes—January 17, 2013 “For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; and they are soon gone, and we fly away.” … Continue reading Seeking Immortality
Visions of Angels
Life Notes—December 6, 2012 “Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband, Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public … Continue reading Visions of Angels
A Finger Pointing at the Moon
Life Notes—October 4, 2012 “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 There are several old wisdom tales from various traditions that make reference to … Continue reading A Finger Pointing at the Moon
Sticks and Stones
Life Notes—September 13, 2012 “How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every … Continue reading Sticks and Stones
Grace and Fear
Life Notes—July 19, 2012 “For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him…” Psalm 103:11 “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.” From Amazing Grace, John Newton, … Continue reading Grace and Fear
Honoring Our Parents
Life Notes—May 10, 2012 “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 When I was young I thought my parents were awesome. They were so smart and strong always there when I needed them. As a teenager … Continue reading Honoring Our Parents
Doubting Christians
Life Notes—April 12, 2012 “But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’” John 20:25b Many of us feel guilty for our doubts. “Have a little faith,” we’re … Continue reading Doubting Christians
Contemplating Grace 