Yesterday was Trinity Sunday. Our church used the Athanasian Creed as part of the observance. This is one of the three ecumenical creeds of the church -together with the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed. It is long. It is confusing. I almost look upon reciting this creed with dread. The Athanasian Creed is mental calisthenics. Here is a link if you are interested. The … [Read more...] about More Than Words
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Verse of the Week: Psalm 8:1
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1, ESV) Every Sunday, I share a verse of the week. Use this verse to meditate, pray, ponder, and memorize during the week. See how taking just one verse into your heart each week can be transformational. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Psalm 8:1
From Prayer Worrier to Warrior
This morning I was reminded that prayer is about more than asking God for our needs. There are other elements of prayer that are important to pray. There are adoration and thanksgiving. It is to speak to God in a loving and adoring way. It is to thank him for the many blessings he has poured into our lives. The starting point of our prayers is God. When God is the starting … [Read more...] about From Prayer Worrier to Warrior
Beauty All Around
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1, ESV) The greatest artist is God. Think about the creation. Think about the universe. There is beauty all around us. Not one of us could match it if we tried. The creation is the masterpiece of all masterpieces. I know I will often get in a hurry and I fail to … [Read more...] about Beauty All Around
Pentecost Harvest
Twenty years ago, in 1997, I packed my bags and spent the summer in Israel. It was a wild adventure. It was my first time to travel to a foreign country (except to cross the borders of Canada and Mexico). And I went alone. It was out of my comfort zone, but I am so glad I went. I was reminded of this because I remember that when I arrived in Jerusalem, it was the Feast of … [Read more...] about Pentecost Harvest