One of the greatest inspirational songs I’ve ever heard was one that WETA-FM in Washington, DC played every morning at 6:00 am for many years. I’m not sure if they still do, but in those early training school days of my retail career, I was up in suit-and-tie and on my way to class with ...
Maybe it is my own infirmity and my impatience with it – for some reason the daily news causes dis-ease in my soul this quiet Advent season. Presidential campaigns are always a stressful time for me, more since our people have once again become the whipping boys of the ones in campaign who strive to ...
Continue reading about Even So, Lord – patience in the time of great anticipation
The LORD says: I did not tell my people to search for me in chaos. I am the LORD God - Who proclaims justice - Who speaks that which is true. Keep the faith! – Amen
Continue reading about Speaking That Which is True – a meditation
The practice of Lectio Divino is an element of the contemplative life that some folks use regularly in meditation. Many do not continue this ancient meditative practice. The concept is to have a short passage (most likely scripture) that is read three times, with a pause between each one, to draw the meaning and understanding ...
Continue reading about He has eyes to see his people – a lectio divino call to prayer
I’m sure that if you’re a Sunday School – Bible School alumnus you remember a slightly different word in this verse. It gets mis-translated a lot. Many Bible-thumping types would have us believe that to be “pure in heart” is to be “without,” or as close to humans can get to being without sin. Preachers ...
