I have been repeatedly awe-struck reflecting on the powerful, deep, life-altering, hopeful words from the New Testament letter 1 Peter in my own personal study times lately. Martin Luther is reported to have said of this book that it contained everything necessary for a Christian to know. On Sunday a wonderful member of my church … Continue reading Looking Beyond Our Pain
Spilled Milk and Faith
Don’t cry over spilled milk. That old line sounds really good. I thought about it when my youngest literally cried over having spilled her milk at breakfast. And no, I did not use the line on my 5-year old! I’ve noticed, however, that there are times when I respond to trivial obstacles in my life … Continue reading Spilled Milk and Faith
Carried So Far
I run regularly as part of my plan to be physically and mentally fit. Typically I’ll run a route somewhere around the communities near my home. If I’m going to run five miles, I run a route that is five miles long, with long stretches in one direction. Recently I ran a high school track … Continue reading Carried So Far