Charles Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, November 26, Morning: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,” refers to works that are possible. There are many things which our heart finds to do which we never shall do. It is well it is in …
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Yesterday, I turned 30, and I was reminded this past week–especially in light of this coming week–of how much I have to be thankful for: doing a job I love in a city I …
Time sure flies, doesn’t it? Two years ago on Halloween, I started my Leadership Residency at The District Church, not sure where the road would lead or what would happen, not sure whether or not I was even called to fulltime pastoral ministry. I guess God did, though; and one year ago today, I was ordained and began …
Gungor came out with a new live album last week–A Creation Liturgy–and while I’d recommend the whole thing, I especially wanted to share with you this piece that comes toward the end. It’s called “He is Here” by spoken word poet Amena Brown, set to Gungor’s “We Will Run.” And I hope it’s as much a …
I have a new quote on my desk from French philosopher and priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, that reads: Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God. (I have Stephen Colbert to thank for bringing it to my attention.) A couple weeks ago, life was dragging a little bit. I wasn’t unhappy …
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