When we see God, the awe and wonder of the experience changes us, and we slowly become windows through which other people have their own God sightings. Another year passed without seeing the Perseid meteor shower. Every year, I make an effort to see this cosmic display, and cloud cover obscures my view. It was over two decades ago that I saw them while working […]
Have you ever found yourself searching for just the right thing, yet felt like nothing quite hit the mark? As a foreign exchanges student once said to us, “It’s good, but it’s not the one.” One such search in my life was for a journal that met my needs. As a writer, observer, and life-long learner, I find journals a valuable aid to capturing the […]
Yesterday, I went back to the gym. and found some spiritual insight as well. When I moved back in July, I left the membership in my gym behind with a promise that I would find one quickly after getting settled in our new community. I could argue that it took me nearly eight months to settle, but truthfully, getting back into an exercise routine got […]
“First the blade, then the ear, then the full corn shall appear.” These words many of us sing around this time each year, are from the hymn, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” They are also the words from Matthew 4:28. A clear reference to the agricultural process, they are certainly appropriate when we begin to think of Thanksgiving and the harvest season. As we celebrate […]
“I don’t want to study!” I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard those words, and how many times I said them. There are times when all of us would rather not expend the metal effort to take in more information. Sometimes we feel too tired or maybe the material does not excite us, but whatever the reason, we don’t feel like learning any […]
Jesus said, “In this life you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) He shared this truth in the middle of a discussion on the challenges that lie ahead for the disciples and all who would be faithful to the Gospel, for there were persecutions, oppositions and obstacles yet to come. Jesus wanted His followers to understand that no […]
Failure dreams of prominencein my vision of this life.It strives to deny meaccess to the truth.Memories wished forgottencry out over the still small Voice. Given just a moment’s thought,my heart would cease to hold its trustthat forgiveness embraces failure’s demiseand yearns to release new sight. Beyond the chiding veilthe promise waits, untouched.Preserved in all its splendorit unceasingly declares,“It is finished.”
I look beyond the surface.The truths are resting softlyjust beyond my sight. I peer deeply, butthe images of confusioncolor the waters with their reflection. I strive to see beyond the glare,still busyness stirs the flow;concentric circles of disturbancedistorts all that lies beneath. Persistence is the virtue.Patience wins this day.When finally the chaos clears,revelation will be worth it.
Dr. Samuel P. Langley was a respected former professor of mathematics and astronomy who became the director of the Smithsonian Institution. He was an accomplished thinker, scientist, and inventor who published several important works on aerodynamic. He also possessed a vision for achieving manned flight. In 1898, Langley approached the U.S. War Department for funding to design and build and airplane to carry a man […]
How far are you willing to go with God? Jesus, nearing his crucifixion, asked the disciples if they were able to drink from the cup that He would drink from. Would they be willing to pursue the path that they were on, even if the end was not pleasant? The disciples were sure that they could do it. In His presence and the passion of […]