A heart contrite and humble

A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn.  When was the last time you had to eat humble pie?   You know, admitting your own mistakes and shortcomings to someone else.   Scripture portrays King David’s repentance after the prophet Nathaniel confronted...

Help me to be more forgiving.

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. There are few things more satisfying for a sports fan than watching his or her team work together to perform a well-executed play.   Whether it’s a touchdown pass in football, a double play in...

Help me to treat them with the tenderness you show me

Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. Imagine seeing Jesus as he shivers in the cold.   You have an extra coat in the car, so you pull over, step out of your car, and hand Jesus the coat.   You help him put it on, and he looks back...

Help me to bring your love to others

This, rather, is the fasting that I wish. “What are you doing for Lent?”   It’s a question you’ve probably been asked more than once this week.   Many of us will answer with something like, “I’m giving up desserts—or chocolate or alcohol—and going to Stations of the...

Choose life

Choose life !!! Moses had it right.   We face choices every day.   Every day gives us another opportunity to commit ourselves to the Lord and to find the life that he promises us.   Many of us made Lenten resolutions yesterday, and the best way to keep them is by...

I trust your generousity

God who gives to all generously . . .  James’ letter can read like a long list of advice, kind of like a supersized to-do list: be joyful when you suffer.   Persevere perfectly.   Ask in faith.   Recognize you will fade like a flower.   But James doesn’t give us a...

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