Random Musings

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2...

The Fallen

    Flags are flying; red/white/blue scarves and ties are in abundance at church today. The patriotic music brings a tear. We remember. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Yet, even while we celebrate, families are mourning for lost children, not killed on the...

Shiny Clay Pot

Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware     are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 26:23 (NIV) I stopped and paused while reading Proverbs the other day. I know what silver is and I like silver (other than I hate to polish it), but what is silver dross?...

Questions

… but the righteous shall live by his faith.  Habakkuk 2:4  My inbox is full with inspirational writings devoted to the last days of Passion week. Each one, in its own way, takes apart the story of the cross and reminds me of the great love Christ has for me. But I...

Bad News, Good News

God-devotion makes a country strong;     God-avoidance leaves people weak. Proverbs 14:34 (The Message)   I’m almost afraid to turn on the news in the morning or read any online news blog. Bad news floods the airwaves: Three killed at the Jewish Centers in...