Romans 1:20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. Ireland and Scotland. Breathtaking scenery and fascinating history. Celtic music and pubs with fish and chips. Our two-week tour of these Continue Reading…
Romans 8:23-24 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved…. Peter, Paul and Mary’s iconic folk song recorded in the 60s was Continue Reading…
Isaiah 61:3 “…and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of spirit of despair….” [NIV] The other day my son texted me a picture of the ultrasound Continue Reading…
Acts 3:2 “Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.” Something beautiful happened at the Gate Beautiful in Jerusalem. A crippled man—a man who had never walked in his Continue Reading…
Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Several years ago my husband and I decided to plant Blue Spruce Christmas trees. We had high hopes that selling them would help pay for our Continue Reading…
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time….” I had opportunity to write this spring from a spot surrounded by beauty. The heavily wooded village of Mt. Gretna is home to cozy cottages with names like Happinest, St. Augustine’s Tavern, Wanderlust. The lovely porches, renowned for their Continue Reading…
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time….” I’m a firm believer beauty has a way of stimulating us toward a more generous thought life. It lifts us above the petty and connects us with Something bigger. I think that accounts for what happened to me in the Continue Reading…
Luke 24:31 “Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him….” Maybe you’ve heard the story that was in the Washington Post a few years ago. Early one January morning a scrubby looking young man arrived at a DC metro and pulled out his violin. With his case open Continue Reading…