Daily Prayer

The moon… cold and void… moved in line with the sun.  Our sun.  The source of light and human existence.  The star that shines the light of Gods’ brilliance and provides life energy to everything it illuminates.  On that day recently, and only for a brief moment, the moon covered the Sun.  The feeling was…

We have come to believe that the “rules” in scripture are for God.  The rules have to be followed in order to please God, to create salvation.  Wars and certainly arguments among Christians seem to breakout daily, based on different interpretations of the rules.  Could it be that the rules we find in scripture are…

We could all be better teachers.  Being a good teacher is more than what is in a book.  It’s a lifestyle that leaves an indelible impression on those around us. Jesus constantly looked for teachable people—people who would look beyond appearances and not make snap judgments. He warmed to those who asked honest questions. And…

I see people looking excited that a Texas team was in the final four.  They wear jerseys.  They cheer endlessly.  I see Tiger Woods throw his hands in the air over the victory he worked so hard for.   Then I ponder… don’t we have a victory thru Christ, that more than anything, should cause…

My wonderfully beautiful father in law passed away this week.  In the glory of getting to be with him, as he transitioned into the presence of Christ, leaving his earthly vessel behind, sadness set in but holiness prevailed.  I saw in that moment that all the rubbish we deal with somehow does not matter.  The…

At first glance I could see the swollen lip.  I could feel the hurt ego.  The fight was about pride and words exchanged.  It gave me thought as to the last supper when Jesus washed the feet of his men.  Pride would say “you will betray me”. Jesus washed his feet.  Ego would say “you…