One of the Advent readings this morning is Colossians 1:13 … “For he has transferred us from the dominion [kingdom] of darkness and brought us into the king of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” New International VersionWhat do you think transferred means? I think of it this way…InContinueContinue reading “Transferred”
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The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
Advent and Christmas bring wonder out in all of us. William Blake’s lovely poem makes me wonder at the beauty of creation, the mystery of life and the one who is the true Lamb of God…”The Lamb” Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By theContinueContinue reading “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”
The old river never stops…
The old mighty Mississippi never stops. I took this on my Blackberry from my 5th floor room at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque, Iowa, where I am attending a Vineyard meeting.This morning I watched the river for a long time. It’s mesmerizing. Watching the river made me think about life, which seems a lot like this oldContinueContinue reading “The old river never stops…”
God is patient
Today at the jail service my ministry colleague – Z.B. – was really on. He ministered to an 18-year-old young man who said he was feeling oppressed. Z.B., who spent several years in prison about 15 years ago, was sensitive and ministered to this young fellow while about 12 other guys looked on. The 18-year-old said heContinueContinue reading “God is patient”
How do you spend your Days?
Writer Annie Dillard gets it right with this quotation:”How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”How are you spending your days?
Good morning Father, Son and Holy Spirit
I was driving east this morning as the sun was rising over the east-central Illinois prairie. It was 51 degrees. Steam was rising on the ponds. Birds were beginning to make their morning rounds. Ripening corn and bean fields were stretching and coming into view. “Heavenly Father,” I prayed, “I worship you the creator andContinueContinue reading “Good morning Father, Son and Holy Spirit”
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