Those who are wise, whenceConvinced of their own convincibilityPortend to put forth eloquenceWhere often there’s just vacuity.(Nothing more) Poetically waxing nostalgicUnmitigated in the art of parlancePresenting obfuscatory… Read more “The smell test”
Month: April 2021
Prayer in Praise of Christ based on John 3:27-34
Lord Jesus, I know that I can receive nothing of value except that which the Father gives to me. I receive much by standing and listening to… Read more “Prayer in Praise of Christ based on John 3:27-34”
Psalm 4
Be gracious to me, O Lord, and hear my prayer. You have filled my heart with joy. God told Jeremiah, “I will listen to you.” There is… Read more “Psalm 4”
The unexpected cornerstone
Readings for April 25, 2021 Acts 4:8-12Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-291 John 3:1-2John 10:11-18 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ In scripture, there was many a “stone which the builder rejected”… Read more “The unexpected cornerstone”
It shouldn’t have happened to me
but it did A backhand to the side of the headSlapping my puffed-up pride setting me apart for failure Alone but convincing myself otherwiseSelf-interest has lost controlFailure… Read more “It shouldn’t have happened to me”
Prayer to grow in the knowledge of God based on Colossians 1:10-14
May I live my life worthy of You, O Lord, offering praise and thanksgiving in all things, growing in knowledge of God. May I be strengthened in… Read more “Prayer to grow in the knowledge of God based on Colossians 1:10-14”
Psalm 3
You, O Lord, are my shield, my glory. I will sleep soundly and awaken to Your protection. Deliverance belongs to the Lord, He has blessed His people.… Read more “Psalm 3”
Liar!
Readings for April 18, 2021 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5Luke 24:35-48 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ John lays down the gauntlet when he writes, “He who says ‘I… Read more “Liar!”
Do not
Forever guardedEarly admonitionArousing dubietyRepudiating progress Rather, He says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name; you are mine”
Prayer for God’s Saving Mercy based on Jeremiah 3:12-13
I have sinned against You, my God. Yet when I return to You, You will not look upon me with anger, for You are merciful. When I… Read more “Prayer for God’s Saving Mercy based on Jeremiah 3:12-13”
Reflections from the Pew 