It seems to me, a casual observer, that wedding meals are getting more elaborate. Some have become so expensive that guests are asked to contribute. At a wedding, there is great cause to celebrate, but the occasion can get a bit overblown. The wedding feast of the Lamb of God, however, will be the greatestContinue reading “Wedding Feasts”
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He Is Risen
Nature Preserves
Many of my daily hikes take me to trails through nature preserves. I love seeing the colors and evidence of God’s hand in creation and preservation. I also appreciate those people who put a lot of effort into preserving nature in these places. But no matter how hard we try to preserve nature, natural eventsContinue reading “Nature Preserves”
The Lord Preserves the Faithful
Comforted By Sticks
In Biblical times a shepherd carried a rod and a staff. The rod was used to fend off predators and the staff was used to draw the sheep close for protection and comfort. Psalm 23:4 says, “for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” How do the rod and staffContinue reading “Comforted By Sticks”
Rod and Staff
Pursued By Goodness
In a race the frontrunner works feverishly to maintain the lead through the finish. The frontrunner wants to win by keeping the pursuers behind him. Most of us live with some regrets or things we want to leave behind us. We don’t want those regrets to catch up with us and impact our lives todayContinue reading “Pursued By Goodness”
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Waiting Room
As I get older, I find myself in the waiting rooms of doctors more and more. For me it is not a pleasant place. Besides dealing with whatever ailment I have come for, I have to be in a room with strangers. For an introvert like me that is difficult. I tend to look aroundContinue reading “Waiting Room”
Reluctant Retiree 