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But if we are willing, the experience of grief can deepen and widen our ability to participate in life. We can become more grateful for the gifts we have been given, more open-handed in our handling of the events of … Continue reading →

And he said to her, “Daughter… “      Mark 5:34 Forrest Gump is the life story of a mentally challenged man (Tom Hanks), who accomplishes the incredible with his simple reasoning and persistence. In one scene, Forrest and his childhood friend … Continue reading →

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.   Matthew 28:16  “The number ‘eleven’ limps; it is not perfect like twelve. […] The church … Continue reading →

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it … Continue reading →

“What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  A.W. Tozer I grew up in a faith tradition that emphasized original sin. Original sin is the Christian doctrine that holds that humans, … Continue reading →

They pushed the herd in the rising angles of the morning light, talked about their horses and about their favorite television shows. They yipped and called at the straggling steers and from time to time an older cowboy would ride … Continue reading →

“Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” ~~Vince Lombardi The entrance to the Marble Caves stands at 12,000 feet above sea level. Local legend has it that Spanish Conquistadors used the passages to secrete gold from one valley to the next.  … Continue reading →

Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You. Psalm 139:12 There are some caves in Colorado called Marble Caves that I have explored several times. If you … Continue reading →

Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life. – Jesus I saw a bumper sticker one time that said, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” When I saw that I wondered, “Would … Continue reading →

 The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46 What is the Summum bonum of life, the … Continue reading →