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The Way to Begin Anything
The way we would begin in prayer is that we belong to God. And all the prayer starts and unfolds out of that knowing that we belong to God. We are trying to get past the topic of prayer to … Continue reading
On That Day
You will say on that day:“I will give thanks to you, O Lord …”–Isaiah 12:1 (CEB) On that day.Not today,but one day,you will give thanksfor what you cannot give thanks for now. Even though othersare gratefuland assume you are too,it’s … Continue reading
Terrors and Arrows
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.–Psalm 91:5 It happened again and again and again.Moments when my body and mindwere in the same place enjoyingthe taste of freshly picked raspberries,the smell of … Continue reading
I Have Arrived
It was 38 degrees outside when I entered the cool of the seniors’ residence with a potted cyclamen for my mom. Yvonne, my favourite resident, asks “Do you ever stop?” I could have said, “Yes.” and told her about my quiet times and … Continue reading
Jesus’ Itinerary This Weekend
So Jesus went with them.–Luke 7:6 Jesus will be in the seat next to this oneon his red-eye flight,in the car,and at the memorial of his loved one. Jesus will be up at dawn,grabbing his pack and joining another on … Continue reading
My Peace, I Give You
You came through locked doors and into our anxious hearts and said, “Peace, be with you.” We passed it off, a greeting. You said it again, “Peace be with you.” And we remembered,You promised to give us your peace otherworldly and unaffected by circumstance.You … Continue reading
The Truth That Set You Free
Sitting on the hillside,listening to the preacher,you can’t remember the words exactly–something about the kingdom of Godand the list of who are blessed and belong–and it dawned on you:it’s everyone.Everyone.Everyone belongs in God’s forever kingdom of love,including you. Tears filled … Continue reading
Paradise Today
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”–Luke 23:43 When You told the criminal,“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”I’ve always heard a promise of heaven,his final destination. But for the first time, … Continue reading
Ghostly Visitations
As soon as I heard his words, my mind left the room and entered the moment of regret. I wondered what I could have done, should have done. While Blame was accusing,not just pointing out my faultbut rubbing it in,Widsom interruptedand pointed out a … Continue reading
An Everyday Pilgrim 