When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Treasured in the Heart
Posted in Religion, tagged Luke, Mary, memories, treasure on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Know My Heart
Posted in Religion, tagged David, heart, secrets, the Way, thoughts on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139.23-24.
Another very short reading this morning, but one that is full of riches. First, the word “search” which is chaqar in Hebrew. [...]
Words without Knowledge
Posted in Religion on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” Job 38.1-2.
At the beginning of the Book of Job we are left in no doubt that Job is about as good and straight and true as any human being can be: “And the LORD [...]
