The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him! (Psalm 64:10) Starting this day lifting my head to You, my refuge and strength. In the weariness of my body - the drooping eyes, tight muscles, heavy mind, murky heart - I still drag myself …
Poet Divine: Gerard Manley Hopkins
Today is the birthday of Gerard Manley Hopkins, one of the most beloved Christian poets of all time and the poet whose work has spoken to me most personally. Hopkins was a Victorian Era poet, educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and influenced by the Oxford Movement led by John Henry Newman, John Keble, and Edward Pusey. This movement, …
The Beloved and Doomsayers
While having a conversation today with a colleague, he shared these marvelous words from Brennan Manning with me. In the midst of our current angst-ridden ethos, I found Manning's words particularly poignant. Certainly this is not the only answer to how we address the apparent chaos of these days and times, but it is still …
Sunday Prayer 10
This good day is a gift from You, and we receive it as the gift it is. Father eternal, Jesus the Son, Life-giving Spirit - there is none like You. We praise You, Lord, and remember all Your goodness: You heal our diseases, You save us from sin, You renew our strength so that …
In the Shadow of the Cloud: Jacob
Here's an excerpt from my latest post on the life of Jacob at the Gospel Life blog, where I am a regular contributor. One of the most famous stories in the life of Jacob is the dream he has of angels ascending and descending a stairway or ladder between heaven and earth in Genesis 28. In …
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