People who like interior design and dinner parties tend to conclude that they must have been blessed with the gift of #hospitality. But this is not the gift of hospitality. This is the gift of a box of chocolates.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
"I believe that when we (feel) we cannot pray, it is time that we prayed more than ever....Pray for prayer...pray for the spirit of supplication. Do not be content to say, 'I would pray if I could.' No... pray till you can."
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Another horrific shooting. Thoughts & prayers. Social media frenzy. Politicians on TV. Then silence. Nothing changes. Repeat.
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
This is not normal.
It doesn't have to be this way.
I broke down at wept during this moment (among others) of Eugene Peterson’s funeral yesterday. I have parents who have whispered this message in my heart, and I hope to be one who whispers it to the hearts of others.
"All the persons of faith I know are sinners, doubters, uneven performers. We are secure not because we are sure of ourselves but because we trust that God is sure of us." ~ Eugene Peterson
If we reduce civic engagement to a vote every 2 or 4 years, we're part of the problem. Please vote but don't just vote. Embody your faith. Be light & salt. Be a good neighbor.Advocate for the last & least. Share the Gospel. Work for the common good. Seek justice. Be a peacemaker.
Bro @michaelfrost6 I loved this book. Especially this line about Jesus "Only the guileless...felt at home around him. The conspiratorial, the proud, those with much to lose...dispised him, because he knew too much & what he knew could bring their worlds crashing down around them"
Tonight when I got home from work:
- I hugged my son and asked God to help me teach him to honor and protect women.
- I kissed my daughter and asked God to help me protect her from predators.
I hate today. I love my kids. And I’m praying for a better future for both of them.
What a painful day. So many questions, like, who exactly leaked the letter? And why wouldn’t Kavanaugh clearly answer whether he’s willing to ask the WH for a FBI investigation? I am sad about so much. But most of all, my heart goes out to all survivors today. #KavanaughHearings
Observation: in the era of 24/7 news & sports talk shows. Drama is created to keep our attention. News and sports shows have turned into Jerry Springer. They dumbing us down.
Read some good books.