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….
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A Return to First Things
It was the third of July, and I knew what I was going to say. It wasn’t going to be a spontaneous eruption of facts and emotions. I prepared what I wanted to share without flying off the cuff. It was concise, passionate and honorable. I believe Dad was proud. It was his funeral. I…
It’s Easy Not to Write
Write this down for the next generation so people not yet born will praise God. . . . – Psalm 102, The Message Its easy not to write. – William Goldman At a break during my shift Thanksgiving night the next morning’s Psalm came to mind, Yes, Thursday night Friday morning’s psalm entered my consciousness….
Unless the Lord Writes . . .
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. – Psalm 127: 1 God seeks covenant partnership with us, partnering with his will and way. Are we to partner with God in building the house? That’s the question. Then, we ask,…
Pens From Heaven
After several weeks of being quiet in the blogosphere and limiting my writing to journaling, I felt inspiration return to me this week after seeing an article in Charisma Magazine. It was a blog post from Bill Yount, a prophetic word. It brought great encouragement to me in light of what I was told years…
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…
The World Is Really Changing
I read from Psalm 71 this week. A set of verses encouraged me to believe afresh in the purpose of this blog. But I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all day long, though their number is…
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…
‘Til I’m Old and Gray
O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all the generations to come.Your power and your righteousness, O God, reach the high heavens. You who have done great things, O God, who is…
Furniture From Behind the Curtain
I dreamed earlier this week. There was a lot going on, including throwing Frisbees, but I mostly remember one thing. I walked into a room. A color, console TV was on. Someone was sitting on the carpeted floor in front of it. Dr. Charles Stanley, a Baptist TV preacher and author from First Baptist in…
Psalm 102 in The Message 