“And when I thought of the poor I had met in my life, especially in recent years, it was clear that there were poor who were only poor—very sad, often angry, and certainly not blessed. And then again, I recalled very well, there were poor people who were quite otherwise, poor people who wore their… Continue reading Poor in Hope
Category: Faith
Happy Trials to You
No, I didn't misspell trails. I promise. James 1:12 says, "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial… I do not know… Continue reading Happy Trials to You
Don’t Put Your Pen Away Just Yet
One of the best habits I've developed in the last few years is that of journaling. I still struggle to keep track of to-do lists and reminders, but I've gotten good at journaling my devotions or quiet time with God. It usually goes like this: I get a fresh cup of coffee, my journal, Bible,… Continue reading Don’t Put Your Pen Away Just Yet
Manure and Church Bells
The US is not the only country with a "cultural Christianity" problem... From Christianity Today news article: The French government has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of the nation’s countryside. Vacationers and tourists will no longer be allowed to file official complaints or sue over crowing roosters, manure smells, or early-morning church bells.… Continue reading Manure and Church Bells
How Thirsty Are You?
How much water do you drink everyday? Probably not enough, right? For years, I've struggled with dizzy spells off and on with no known cause. I've been through a battery tests, from thyroid to cardiac and everything in between. Some days, after breakfast I will feel so icky, so dizzy, that I have to lay… Continue reading How Thirsty Are You?
