In his now-famous 1933 Inauguration speech, FDR said: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I think Scripture confirms that he was right. God knows that as Christians, we will still struggle with fears. Scripture is full of different variations of "fear not," "be courageous," and "do not be afraid," and digging… Continue reading Fear Itself – Scripture Reference
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My January Pumpkin
A couple days ago, I threw away the pumpkin on our front steps. It had been sitting there still, not because I didn't have the time to throw it away, but because I didn't want to throw it away. Because I had big plans for that little pumpkin. Do you know that pigs like to… Continue reading My January Pumpkin
hindsight is 2020: 20 reflections from this year
We're nearing the end of this wild and unpredictable year. A lot of us are looking back on 2020 and searching for lessons learned. Since March, when the world seemed to be turned upside down, I've been sorting through my thoughts and impressions - trying to toss my knee-jerk reactions and grab hold of some… Continue reading hindsight is 2020: 20 reflections from this year
a simple Christmas 4: PEACE
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA When we think of Christmas, we usually envision a portrait of peace and tranquility: a remote cozy cabin, logs burning in the fireplace, pine trees clothed with a dusting of fresh snow. All is calm, all is bright: we gravitate toward the idea… Continue reading a simple Christmas 4: PEACE
the feelings of faith
I always consider how tainted we are by our human condition. We are held captive by time, shackled to these ever-changing emotions, prisoner to this world and all of its limitations and constraints. We as humans are always looking for a good feeling that won't go away. For this reason it has been said many times that… Continue reading the feelings of faith
My Heart's Overflow 