As the Grinch said, “Somehow or other, it came just the same.” Thursday, December 19, 2019 in the Book of Common Prayer lectionary was the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. The Psalm for the day was Psalm 126. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping,…
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With the Master In Mind
Matthew 25: 14-30 A man entrusted his property, his talents, to his slaves before he left on a journey. A talent was worth more than 15 years’ wages of a laborer. Five talents was 75 years of wages. Two talents was 30 years of wages. One talent was 15 years of wages. The master didn’t…
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…
Perfectionism, Laziness & The Trigger
I found a quote from the author, Hugh MacLeod – “The best way to get approval is not to need it.” To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not…
Contentment
My fatigue in working eight consecutive days challenged this, but I’m reminding myself as I write this. I am content. My contentment is found in knowing my destiny and our vision revealed in what God has told us and what we trust will come about in seasons ahead. Without visions and a God-centered destiny, our…
Shame, Labor, Destiny
We sense, no, we know seasons have changed. I saw a posting by Kris Vallotton on Facebook. Its a quote from Thomas Leonard, a major contributor to the development of personal coaching. “Motivation is an external temporary high than pushes you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which pulls you forward.” Motivation is…
For You I Wait
Lead me in the truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. — Psalm 25: 5 While I wait, I’ve thought about some things. It’s the Christian liturgical season of Advent. Advent means ‘coming.’ Many mainline churches and liturgically based denominations recognize the season…
Psalm 102 in The Message 