Matthew 12Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to … [Continue reading]
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food
I came across this idea on Ann Voskamp's blog, Holy Experience. I don't think I will buy the book because my stack of unread books is looking dangerous, but I like the idea. I have used chocolate and crisps and fudge to deal with stress for … [Continue reading]
Who may dwell on God’s Holy Mountain. Psalm 14 and Psalm 15 Day 33, Feb 2
Psalm 14NIV--A testimony concerning the moral folly of those who live as if there were no God, and therefore feel free to cruelly prey on others who are at their mercy.For the director of music. Of David. 1 The fool says in his … [Continue reading]
Who may dwell on God’s Holy Mountain. Psalm 14 and Psalm 15 Day 33, Feb 2
Psalm 14 NIV--A testimony concerning the moral folly of those who live as if there were no God, and therefore feel free to cruelly prey on others who are at their mercy. For the director of music. Of David. 1 The fool says in his heart, “There is … [Continue reading]
On Tiger Mothers, Distracted Mothers, and Just About Good Enough Mothers
Here's Irene, her prize, and Grandmaster Aaron Summerscale So I flick through Amy Chua's book, The Battle Hymn of the Tiger-Mother, and feel I have failed as a mum. (This, of course, is the reaction the sassy book was intended to evoke--and the … [Continue reading]
The Blessing works out in mysterious ways, Gen 33-34 Day 32, Feb 1st
Jacob meets Esau, Andrea PozzoGenesis 33Jacob Meets Esau 1 Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. 2 He put the female … [Continue reading]
Fire and Ice By Robert Frost
Fire and IceBy Robert FrostSome say the world will end in fire,Some say in ice.From what I’ve tasted of desireI hold with those who favor fire.But if it had to perish twice,I think I know enough of hateTo say that for destruction iceIs also greatAnd … [Continue reading]
The Easy Yoke, Matthew 10-11, Day 31, Jan 31
His eyes are on the wonderful sparrows he has made--and I am not surprised--and also on those who believe in him. Matthew 1024 "The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to … [Continue reading]
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