Knowing Peace

Knowing Peace

“For the sake of my family and friends, I say: ‘Peace be within you.’” Psalm 122:8   Some Ideas to Contemplate: This Psalm affirms the security and prosperity that comes with declaring and knowing inner peace no matter what way occur within us or around us.  The...
With Us Still

With Us Still

Earlier this year, my college classmate Dave died.  I saw a mosaic of photos posted on Facebook, one which included me.  I stared at the photo.  Dave was dead?  My classmate who read this blog, who was irreverent and compassionate at the same...
Never Alone

Never Alone

Jesus was dead.  This must be distinctly understood or nothing wonderful can follow. Jesus was dead.  Everyone knew it.  Many of them heard his words, predicting his own demise.  Then they watched him die.  They didn’t want to believe their ears.  Then, they couldn’t...