A few weeks ago, I was walking my dog as we do most days. Walking her is one of my favorite things to do, both because I get to enjoy some time with her doing something that makes us both happy and because it’s a … Continue readingLetting Go of the Good for God
My son, when you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, incline your ear and receive the word of understanding, undisturbed in time of adversity. Wait on God, with patience, cling to … Continue readingLean on Me
If you love something, let it go free. If it comes back to you, it’s yours forever. If it doesn’t, it was never yours to begin with. I never really liked this drippy little high-school saying. It best describes an injured wild bird … Continue readingGiving Them Back
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your … Continue readingBargaining for a Guarantee