John Donne

He was a scholar, soldier, and a cleric who was made Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in 1621. He was a favorite read as an English Poet and 160 of his sermons were published. He lived from 1571 – 1631. A revised prose of John Donne. “All mankind is in one Volume.” When one person…

Inspired Authors

Beatrix Potter’s creative world was a universe woven from childhood passions and keen observations. Her love of animals began early. Rabbits, mice, and even a hedgehog were not merely pets, but companions who sparked endless curiosity. She sketched them meticulously, capturing their personalities in every whisker and twitch of a nose. The rolling hills and…

Growing in Him

Just like all of us, each disciple was asked by name “Follow Me.” Then after the Master touches our heart, we are reborn as a new creation in Him. As a new life member in His church, we then step into a training class on earth. We were enlisted into His body of believers before we…

Hope in Him

Who wakes up the sky with radiant colors of hope each day? Who can change a desperate heart into one filled with hope? Who can inspire a soul in prison to sing as if that tormented soul was in the holy presence of God? We alone have the power to choose our reaction to all…

Uncertainty Undone

Once a reluctant kid got persuaded to give in and completely surrender to the the Giver of all good things. He fought it, then thought it out in his spirit. His rebellion melted and the kid was inspired by a holy fire to pen these words. “But if I say, “I will not remember Him,…

My Expiration Date?

Nobody knows, however, many have expired before me! I wonder if they knew that their time was up? If they had made any plans for eternity? Did their light grow dim or brighter before they entered their final parking space? All of us have a short season here on earth, then the long distance journey…

Sisters Unite

These 4 famous women have something in common. Rahab, Tamar, Ruth and Bathsheba are all in the Jesus family tree! These women were hand picked just like you and me. Some had affairs, some were prostitutes. Some lied and were not perfect in any way. But still God chose them… Hallelujah for the all inclusive…

Just Say Yes

Imagine yourself alone with a lit candle, and a fresh breeze blows in. For a brief moment you sense that you are not alone. You look about to see who came in. Your heart bursts with gratitude as you trust guardian angels are nearby. Suddenly, you hear a faint voice in the background “welcome, I’m…

Wonderland

We live in a land of wonder! Be softly reminded to ever remain in awe! Take nothing for granted this season! All of what the naked eye sees is not all there is. God’s majesty falls down drenching us with absolute wonder. This is Wilson “Snowflake Bentley.” He was born in 1865 and lived in…

Simple Joys

People spend massive amounts of time and money to obtain moments of bliss. After the truth knocks on our hearts for long enough, and after we note that our fleeting memories evaporate quickly, we attend to His knocking and answer. This day, I chose to stay home and make soup while delighting in Truth’s holy…