Poisin

|’And do not give the devil a foothold.’  Ephesians 4:27 |
The diagnosis came back.
Contact dermatitis.
Itchy, swelling, blistering skin due to contact with some hostile poison.  The doctor’s quick and flippant diagnosis did alleviate some concern about this being a larger problem; however, the constant itching was not alleviated so easily.
When I scratched it [...]

‘Very Early in the Morning’ (Quiet the Noisy Heart Part 3 of 7)

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
 
 
 
 
 
The phrase ’very early in the morning‘ will be the focus of this edition of Quiet the Noisy Heart.  
This description comes to us after a long exhausting day of [...]

Lily

Christina and I have our first pet.  Her name is Lily, and since the day we brought her home she’s been sick.

She’s an adorable Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkshire Terrier), who is very well behaved for her age, is great with people, and very loving.  It was heartbreaking to see her struggling to keep food down, not [...]

Remember?

I’m always amazed at how quick I am to forget things that are really important to me.
I know I’ve reflected on this idea before…but I forget when, so it’s high time for a new one.
Christina and I just finished up the last session of a course on marriage this week, creatively titled, “The Marriage Course”.
It is [...]

Subverting The Power of Noise

March 21st will mark the 3rd installment of Epiphaneia’s “The Evolving Church” conference series.

 
The theme for this conference is ‘Amidst the Powers’ and is meant to be an uncovering of the various powers that Paul writes about in Ephesians.  The hope is that through the conversation that will begin on the 21st, many will come [...]

Needs

Do I trust that God knows my needs?
Do I believe that God can meet my needs?
Do I believe that God loves me and will give me what I need?

My spiritual director showed me a picture like this and those were the questions that came to mind.  
When my eyes hit the photo, my mind hit [...]