Don’t give up on truth and beauty and justice, no matter the headlines, no matter how dire things seem. The light always returns - always, always, always.
01862 – The Light Always Returns
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01705 – Metaphor of an Old Church
Think of me as an old church: The floors are gone, the walls are moldy and bend with the winds and the rains, the roof allows too much light and too much migratory membership, but every once in a while, there is beautiful music, an inspiring snatch of words, and a...
01678 – Still the Same Light
One Song Every war and every conflictbetween human beings has happenedbecause of some disagreement about names.It is such an unnecessary foolishness,because just beyond the arguingthere is a long table of companionshipset and waiting for us to sit down.What is praised...
01666 – How to Regard People
We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do, or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.
01653 – We All Need Hope
We all need hope. No sparkling promises or wishes. No well laid intentions or plans. Hope. Four letters. Four letters that carry the weight of our whole world and all of our life hidden in the depth of their meaning. Whether we are waiting on a check to arrive, a door...
01614 – Wealth & Success vs. Light of Christ
The apostle Paul had ample wealth stored up in success and achievements. He had all the merit badges and first place trophies. But once he’d seen the light of Christ, they looked like garbage. from The Storytelling God
01595 – Church: A Security Blanket?
A strong inward focus in many churches creates a security blanket from a frightening world. Seems many prefer security over being salt, light, and leaven in the world. I think this reality grieves the heart of God and warms the hearts of many members of secure churches.
01589 – The Moment We Fail to Hold Each Other…
This is why one must say Yes to life and embrace it whenever it is found — and it is found in terrible places; nevertheless, there it is... For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always...
01588 – There is a Light Somewhere
One discovers the light in the darkness, that is what darkness is for; but everything in our lives depends on how we bear the light. It is necessary, while in darkness, to know that there is a light somewhere, to know that in oneself, waiting to be found, there is a...
01576 – Whenever Our Own Light Goes Out…
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.