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Grace

We are coming upon Holy Week, the most revered time in our Christian calendar. Of all of the word that I associate with this season, “Grace” is the one I think of most. This is from my book, In a Mirror Dimly. I hope this is as meaningful to you as it is to me.

My Confession

  After last week’s blog Pillows, I received a large volume of comments, particularly from women. One of those was from my lovely wife, Debby. She pointed out that I – even I – have a few particular possession idiosyncrasies. Actually it’s only one….or two at most. She specifically pointed out my cutting board and

Pillows

      I will admit that this is an odd topic considering where we’ve been headed, but it’s on my mind and I need to talk about it. A simple question: what is that ladies have with pillows? When I moved into my house here in Nashville, I hired a decorator to help me

The Gift

  She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household…. Proverbs 31:26-27 I found out early this week that my good friend’s mother had passed away at age 93. I never met her, but as I read her obituary, I

Prayer

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.         

A “New” Year

  For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.                                                                                                                      Ecclesiastes 3:1   The change of the year is felt by some to be a time of “newness.” A new year; resolutions; new experiences; new adventures. Sometimes the changes that occur are not of the “exciting” variety. Allow me

My Christmas Card to You

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.                                             Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)   For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who

The Beauty of Music

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!                                                                         Psalm 100:1-2 I wrote several stories in my book, In a Mirror Dimly about my Mom’s long battle with dementia, a battle that has profoundly shaped my views and thoughts. The Christmas season

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving!

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.     Psalm 100:4-5 (ESV)   There are a lot of reasons associated with Thanksgiving – that is to Thanksgiving Day, the reason