Deeper Waters

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Psalms 42:7 There comes a time in one’s life when the call is made to go below the surface to capture and embrace the deeper and more exquisite things of life. Things that are everlasting, … More Deeper Waters

Tattered Garments

And she said unto him, There is no cause: this evil in sending me away is greater than the other that thou didst unto me. But he would not hearken unto her. Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after … More Tattered Garments

Shame

Definition – noun: a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety, a condition of humiliating disgrace or disrepute. (Merriam-Webster) Hearing the word itself evokes thoughts and feelings that make us want to turn our head in another direction. It might be said that there is nothing that grieves the heart of God more … More Shame

Am I A Pawn?

It was 6th grade English, Mr. Lumpsten’s class, where I was introduced to chess. Somewhat strange now thinking back. Mr. Lumpsten, a little eccentric in his own right, taught us chess when we should have been instructed on the finer points of proper grammar. Maybe this is why to this day I have difficulty with … More Am I A Pawn?

Look Daddy!

An encounter with a little girl in a supermarket impacted my life today. What was an innocent, innocuous and chance encounter turned out to change the outlook of my whole day. Here is the story. I went to a local Giant grocery food store yesterday to pick-up a few items. Upon arriving at the checkout … More Look Daddy!