When life gets tough or goes against us we may feel like giving up. But what would have happened if Jesus gave up before the cross-work was done?

The Good News is that in faith we never leave the presence of Jesus, in the midst of tough times Paraclete comforts us. Creator sees us through the eyes of Jesus and loves us and sees the beauty of our lives that Jesus made possible.

So, to start with, hang in there. Read more…

Oxymoron is a neat word. From two Greek words meaning “chaff” and “foolish” it pretty much means worthless nonsense.

Here’s some oxymorons that struck me today: Read more…

I just read on NBC.com the story of a 92 year-old Roman Catholic priest who was stripped of his priestly duties. He did not commit a crime. No action of his was illegal under civil law. His sin was not bigotry or ageism or even sexism. So why can he not act like a priest anymore? Read more…

At work last night I had a revelation. The longer I live the less important Communion (Eucharist) becomes. As I read Scripture I see that what congregations do here and now is so far removed from the example of Jesus as to call into question the whole ritual as practised today. Read more…

[Sometimes the old artists cannot be improved upon. May you be blessed by this devotional as I was.]

November 21
Morning Verse
“Don’t give God’s Holy Spirit any reason to be upset with you.” Ephesians 4:30 (God’s Word) Read more…