Book of Luke, Chapter 2, I believe is one of the few stories from the New Testament that talks about Jesus as a youth. The story goes, he and has family had gone to Jerusalem for annual Passover Feast. They stayed there for the whole of days, and traveling with a large group, departed. After …
Category: Happy
Running To Stand Still
An old song by the band, U2, an oldie but a goodie, as they say. Sometimes we feel that way, we’re going as fast as we can to keep up, but only just staying in the same place. Sometimes we do the best we can and it falls short; sometimes it’s chronically short; sometimes it’s …
Lyrics Post: “The Enemy Within” by RUSH
Lots of RUSH, lately. It’s been good for my soul. Much needed. Maybe odd, but what can I say, RUSH, it goes deep. “Things crawl in the darkness That imagination spins Needles at your nerve ends Crawl like spiders on your skin Pounding in your temples And a surge of adrenaline Every muscle tense to …
Cattywampus
Thus the day, underway, and a little cattywampus. Unsettled, uncertain, still lots to do. Striving, not thriving, holding on, thinking of you. Don’t want to lose, only want to choose, the right way, path, day, To say, don’t give up, keep your chip up, never give up, Cattywampus, then right side up.
Not As Planned
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. We have to adapt in those instances. Example: Trying to get enough steps in every hour. I failed Monday; at least the activity was spread out a bit throughout the day. Tuesday was worse; my work sank me throughout the morning; I didn’t make my hourly goal until after …
Let Your “Yes” Mean “Yes”
Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.' But I say to you...Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the Evil One.” Matthew, 5:33 Plain …
Lyrics Post: “Shimmer”
This one by Shawn Mullins...from early in has career. It speaks to me every time I hear it. Listen, enjoy...! "Shimmer" Sharing with us what he knowsHis shining eyes are big and blueAnd all around him water flowsThis world to him is newThis world to him is new To touch a faceTo kiss a smileAnd …
Guest Post: “I Get It.”
Sharing some thoughts from an old high school classmate. His name is Eric Curtis. Another classmate pointed me to a few recent posts Eric made on social media in response to the recent protests over police murders of unarmed African-Americans, and against underlying racism that still persists in the United States. When I read Eric's …
Love Your Enemies
This simple concept has been considered for nearly 2,000 years. Yea verily, how alien this idea seems to be! And yet, it's fundamental to long-term happiness and inner peace. I Loving your enemies means taking the high ground. It means not holding on to the evil of hate. It means letting go of the negative, in …
The Righteous, The Race
Timothy, Mark, Psalm 71, a stream of good, yes my son. So much there, bits of wisdom, joy. Be persistent, consistent , through patience, teaching, guiding, instructing. Be steadfast in your faith, in the race, put up with hardship, for in the end the just shall judge. Be filled with praise, trust you will not …
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