Today is Fat Tuesday. Or at it’s more often called Mardi Gras. This is the day for before Ash Wednesday, which is the starting of Lent. May people recognize this day in different ways. Some eat pancakes (Shrove Tuesday). Others … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Remember What the Lord Has Done
One of the key commandments in the Old Testament, and all of scripture, is this. Remember. Remember the Lord your God. Remember what He has done. Remember His gifts, remember His power, remember the freedom He has given. Deuteronomy 6:10-12: … Continue reading
Listening for God’s Voice in Scripture
One of the things I’m asked sometimes is how do you hear God’s voice in scripture. Now, that’s not always an easy answer. I have found, for me, it really comes down to listening and being aware of what is … Continue reading
Today, Breathe
We live in an age that is in turmoil. We live in an age that is overloaded with information, where everything seems to be hurling at us at warp speed. We get information on our phones, through social media, through email, … Continue reading
God is an Optimist
You ever wondered how God sees you? What does He see when He looks at you? How does God view you? You know what God is? God is an optimist. God sees the best in you. Look at what we … Continue reading
Fear, Power, Love, and Self-Discipline
CS Lewis once said, “Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” It takes courage to get up in the morning and go outside. It take courage every day of … Continue reading
A Light Unto My Path
Today’s readings offer to us one from the book of Psalms, a passage that I think is so important for us to understand when it comes to walking daily by faith and trusting God. This reading comes from Psalm 119:105-106. Listen … Continue reading
My Mind Stayed on Jesus
Every morning, when I do these reflections, I start off with the Morning Office. I use this website. It’s an online version of the morning and evening prayer service found in the Book of Common Prayer. The service has scripture … Continue reading
Not Who I Was
So, something funny happened last week in 4th grade Sunday School here at St. Matthew’s. My wife was teaching the kids and was telling them about what it means to follow Jesus and how following Jesus changes your life. And … Continue reading
He’s Not Mad at You
Today’s reading from Isaiah reminded me of the words of one of my favorite contemporary Christian songs. It says “He’s not mad at you. He’s not disappointed. His grace is stronger, still than all of your wrong choices.” Those words echoed … Continue reading