April 5, 2023

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They Rush on the City, They Run on the Wall

This song came to mind today and I listened a number of times. It came to mind as a song I knew and praise-danced to many years ago. My thoughts were also with Psalm 81, and of course, I searched to find where the lyrics of this Hebrew-Messianic sounding song were to be based upon–a part of Joel 2 . ~~~~~ 1 Sing for joy to God our strength;    shout aloud to the God of Jacob!2 Begin the music, strike the timbrel,    play the...

They Couldn’t See Jesus Present in Front of Them

Tonight, several thoughts led me into the passage below. This is a very short post, and I am wondering to myself what was it that kept them from identifying the presence of Jesus when He was right before them. I seem to have an assumption that I’ve gathered somehow over the years that for some reason God prevented them (for some reason) from initially recognizing. But when I read and reflect tonight–and not knowing Greek nor the significance of the...

The Tinkerbell Effect

Last night I listened to another podcast that I believe is worthy to pass along, although it is a lengthy conversation to listen in on. The thing I like about Benjamin Boyce’s podcast style is not only his selection of guests but the very real conversational nature between 2-3 people. This is not a sound bite conversation, and, to some degree this one in particular may be more difficult for those who have no real knowledge of what is going...

It is Right to Give Him Thanks and Praise

I was a first-time visitor at a church today that seems to be a unique blend of at least two traditions (or non-traditions) that I’ve had experience with in the past. When I connect with assembled Christians for worship, message and communion, typically for me (and like most believers) we are (or should be) listening and searching for something that personally connects us to Jesus in a deeper, meaningful way. We are looking for some substantive something. For me, it...