Consider the Lilies

Category: God

  • The essential donkey

    Until a pair of white and grey donkeys appeared on my father’s farm, I didn’t think much about these odd-looking animals. When  a donkey shows up anywhere in the world, it’s usually in a political cartoon or a kid’s movie. And let’s face it, the donkey doesn’t typically come out on top land an honorable role…

  • Taking Refuge

    It’s freezing today in Connecticut. Although it is January and cold is expected, this cold snap has reached “dangerous” zones.  The chill has dipped well below zero at night.  And, I, along with many, have sought shelter inside my cozy home. Those who live outside, without a home to go to, need to find a…

  • in the plan

    A story in Genesis jumped out at me the other day.  As it is the beginning of the year, I’m starting over with reading the Bible, and Genesis is the first book. Hagar, who is first mentioned in chapter 16, is an Egyptian slave to Sarai (Abraham’s wife).  Sarai was childless, and because the Lord…

  • A Prayer

      Lord, High and Holy Meek and Lowly, Thou has brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold Thy glory. Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be…

  • Consider the Geese

    At this time of year in the northeast, a simple three-mile jog can feel like a climb up Mount Everest.  Not only are the temperatures chilling, the wind icy, and the other joggers few, but the scenery has changed considerably from a short month ago. I have an idealic spot to jog.  A perfect 5K…

  • A worship journey

    It’s just another Sunday morning, another contemporary worship service.  A roomful of people following the words on the overhead, singing, the lady with the amazing voice singing the melody up front with the mic, the rhythm of the worship team swaying through the lyrics.  Drums.  Focus.  Concentrate.  The greatness of our God…holy holy…hosanna…the words are…

  • Strength

    It really fascinates me.  For whatever reason, in the past fifteen years, I have endured multiple fractures.  Two fingers, an elbow, a knee, an ankle, and most recently, a wrist. No, I am not morbidly interested in breaking bones.  But the incredible fact, the amazing thing is –  that the bones don’t remain broken –…

  • Meaningful or Meaningless?

    I, unlike most talk show hosts, like to make statements that are not controversial.  Statements that most people agree with.  Maybe it is because I value peace and harmony, and not conflict. So, here’s the statement that I feel works for most, if not all, people (except agnostics and atheists!). Relating to God is very…