Matthew 1: 18-25 A recurring Bible verse I’ve employed the last couple Sundays is Jeremiah 29: 11 – “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Promises are given to specific individuals in the…
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Good News for a New Year
Matthew 2: 1-23 This is Epiphany Sunday in the Christian worship calendar. The liturgical season of Epiphany are days to draw worshippers to texts and images of light and splendor. We heard and read a text today that is not a birth narrative. The child and parents are no longer in the manger. Matthew wrote…
A Prayer List
I enjoy writing when I have something to share, but its easy not to write. Just a few weeks ago I committed myself to pray over a short list of petitions. In my history with God such lists keep me focused on the conditions and circumstances of loved ones and linked to my prayer life….
The Waiting Is Over
When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron and said to him, ‘Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us’ . . . Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain, carrying the two tablets of the covenant in his hands, tablets that…
"Its My Turn to Fight"
Upon hearing of his decision to enter the corn, Ray looked at Terrance and asked, “Are you gonna write about it?” Terrance without a thought, shrugged his shoulders and responded, “Of course I’m gonna write about it. That’s what I do.” Ray said in return, “Good.” Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my…
The Lord Hasn’t Been Silent
Sometimes peace and comfort for my soul only comes to me when I write. For some, this may be true when they play their musical instrument or draw or paint or exercise or eat a cheese burger. I was told to write years ago by, who Bob Dylan called in his 60 Minute interview years…
You’re A Good Man
Last week, Buster, a former co-worker, who was escorted from the store prior to Christmas for stealing, came to me while I put out onions on the sales floor. I heard he’d been hired by another grocery store. He looked bright and peaceful.. He never quite reflected that when I worked with him. He said…
Falling Off
As I laid in bed yesterday morning, I recollected words and promises the Lord has told us over recent years to encourage my spirit. I focused on the deep, deep calling in God through Debra who prayed for me at King’s Way Church in Birmingham last fall. She said she just wanted me to take that…
A Fun Job
He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”- Acts 9: 5-6 Recently, after a difficult work day, I drove home affirming the grace and mercy that surrounded me throughout the day…
First Draft
After a rest, of sorts, I’m back to writing. I didn’t think it was important enough to continue, but I’ve been told otherwise. I dreamed one night in late June. I believe I was a student in a college level class. The dream was segmented into two days that night. First day, my class was…
Psalm 102 in The Message 