In Matthew 16 Jesus gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter. It was an awesome responsibility. Usually I do not like to have keys to places. If I don't have a key then it wasn't me that messed up the place. However, there are...
A neighbor down the street who has a professionally cared for lawn stopped to chat with another neighbor who has intensely labored to also have a beautiful lawn. During the course of a short conversation the one from down the street told the hard working...
The fallen hawk lay on the forest floor. He had not been dead long. He was still beautiful and noble. Soon he would return to the dust of the forest to become part of a flower, tree or vine. How high had he flown? What...
While driving to work this morning I heard a wonderful quote from George Washington penned to Parke Custis. He wrote, “I had rather be on my farm than be the emperor of the world.” There is much to be said for a quiet life. Perhaps...
In Romans 1 Paul speaks of knowing God by seeing the things He has made. In Hebrews 1 he speaks of knowing God through the ultimate revelation – Jesus. In Ezekiel 36 we read, “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to...
Three times today I heard the word “gorgeous.” My dictionary tells me it means “outstandingly beautiful or very pleasant.” The first time was at dawn as we rose above the earth in a hot-air balloon. It was stunningly clear. We could see Boston, the Atlantic...
My dog is lying beside me and a low deep guttural sound is emanating from somewhere deep in her. Sometimes this happens when she is dreaming but she is not dreaming. She is sensing something outside that I do not. I have come to respect...
I have this friend who is really a nice guy and really loves the Lord. He is anxious for Jesus to return. It seems that it should not be difficult to be around such a dedicated person. But it is difficult. Because he believes the...
I spent a quiet weekend with Isaiah. The imagery of his prose is powerful. As I read I realized how proper we have become in our puritanical church vocabulary. English provides us with ample synonyms that we might soften the prophet’s language with acceptable verbiage. ...
Can you spell “chionablepsia?” How about “schwanoma?” Now you can because you can see the word. However in a National Spelling Bee you do not have the luxury of seeing them. You would only hear the words from an official pronouncer. The first word means...