“Get these three principles fixed in your heart: “Things eternal are much more considerable than things temporal. “Things not seen are as certain as things that are seen. “Upon your present choice depends your eternal lot: choose Christ and his ways and you are blessed forever, but refuse and you are undone forever.” As we…

The cover of a book by Lillian Daniel — — Anybody else feel this way?

“The truth is that each of us is important and unique. “I have God-given talents the whole universe depends on for my sharing. “God has destined us not for wrath but for salvation through Jesus Christ.” Loretta Ross-Gotta wrote those consecutive sentences on page 382 of Disciplines 2020. Here’s what comes next — “Do not let fear…

Take time to rest not only your body but also your mind and soul. — Zig Ziglar

Complete this sentence —   After Jesus was born _____________________________   — Take as much time and space as you need. Whether they know it or not, there’s a world of people waiting for your answer.  

Yup. It’s true — “Despite what many retail outlets will have you believe, the Twelve Days of Christmas do not occur in the twelve days before Christmas, but in the twelve days following.” And here are the details — https://theartofsimple.net/12-days-of-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR0KI3j2tNFF-fv3xlTsKwwT8KWdtHHIGGsFIIN63IT6YyAfVk7CugaVp4A Yup!  

Most High God, for you nothing is impossible. Through a poor young woman in a less than ideal circumstances you gave birth to your realm of endless glory. By your Holy Spirit, fill us with new life and hope and overshadow us with your power and grace so that we, like Mary, might be your…

  From 1881’s Mozarabic Collects edited by Charles Halle and updated by yours truly —   Lord Jesus Christ, true God from true God, we thank you that you became a little child so that the world you made would be saved. Just as a child is born to us and a Son is given…

IN A HURRY? JUMP DOWN TO WHERE IT’S ALL BOLD LIKE THIS — [QUICK REVIEW: It was called “Wonderful Wednesday.” No classes scheduled. A day to catch up. Great idea, right?  Get this: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll…

Kurt Vonnegut wrote — When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. I was talking to one of the archeologists one day during our lunch break and he asked those kinds of “getting to know you” questions you ask young people: Do you play sports? What’s your favorite subject? And…