A potentially good thing happened to me this morning, actually a potentially great thing. It has to do with a longtime rift with someone I love very much, and an indication the ice may be thawing. The situation has been the subject of many prayers, mine and those of some friends. It seemed appropriate to offer… Continue reading Of Tongues and Lips
Category: Saints
On the Nightstand: February
Last fall, I heard Edward Sri speak about his new book, Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross. My only regrets are that I didn’t buy the book on the spot so I could have it autographed…. and that I didn’t read it sooner! I finished it last month, savoring every word. Dr.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: February
Who’s in Charge?
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. So who’s in charge here? You can understand the concerns of the elders of Israel in 1 Samuel when they ask for a king to judge them. The prophet was … Continue reading Who’s in Charge?
Spreading the Good News
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. And so he arrived, Emmanuel, God among us. He didn’t stride his way into Rome, kicking rears and taking names. He didn’t march into Jerusalem, at least not at first,… Continue reading Spreading the Good News