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Silence is the central place of faith, where we give the Word back to the God from whom we first received it. Surrendering the Word, we surrender the medium of our creation. We unsay ourselves, voluntarily returning to the source of our being, where we must trust God to say us once again. In silence, … Continue reading Silence

“In Christ.” Some folks have difficulty with that phase. I find great peace in it. “In Christ.” It’s where I’ve always longed to be. I just didn’t know it. It’s where I find the legitimacy I’ve always yearned for. In Christ. It’s not always an easy place because it demands of me a kind of … Continue reading In Christ

Ever been “churtched?” The word is in quotes because it’s not mine. It was coined by the Rev. Lenora Howze when she created a blog and now a podcast of the same name to help the healing process of people who have been wounded in their church. If it hasn’t happened to you, be grateful. … Continue reading ‘Churtched!’

If we could interview the donkey on which Jesus took his triumphal ride into Jerusalem, we might ask questions such as: How did you feel? Dumbest question in journalism. But not in this case. How did you feel? Why were you chosen? How did your master treat you? What was it like carrying Jesus? Were … Continue reading Jesus knows your name

The first soldier I remember was my uncle, Melvin Scott, who went into the army when he was 16. The next was Bobby Johnson, my friend Elsie’s brother. They were both men short in physical stature. But they both looked like giants when they put on those official uniforms. To me they even stood taller … Continue reading Hold the door for a soldier

I’ll bet there is something in your life that constitutes the “one” thing or person that made all the difference. It’s important to pause and remember…remembering enlarges our space for receiving and fuels the gratitude bug that keeps us alive. The flat tire that caused you to miss the beginning of the party that erupted … Continue reading The One Thing

Through the Lord’s mercies we’re not consumed, because his compassions fail not, they are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness. Lamentation 3:22-23 The faithfulness of God is incomparable to anything we experience in our human relationships. God does exactly what he says he will do. No exceptions. Having the courage to allow God to … Continue reading Great is thy faithfulness

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for our brethren I John 3:16 Some days God’s love just bubbles over in my soul. And the joy flows out in tears of gratitude. My life is more wonderful today than … Continue reading God’s love

I know it sounds silly, but sometimes there’s love in the bread pudding. When I was in kindergarten and first grade I lived with my grandmother, Myrtle, my mother’s stepmother. She doted on this grandchild and there was nothing that exceeded her grasp when it came to demonstrating that love. At four years old I … Continue reading Love in the bread pudding