On the Way

Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
~ Psalm 84:5

Monday, December 27, 2010

a recommended devotional plan

This one is from Pastor J.R. Vassar, who blogged last year on the importance of having an intentional devotional life:  http://jrvassar.posterous.com/planning-an-intentional-devotional-life-for-2

The Silence which is the source of sound

Twentieth-century Quaker Thomas Kelly wrote, “Over the margins of life comes a whisper, a faint call, a premonition of richer living which we know we are passing by. We have hints that there is a way of life vastly richer and deeper than all this hurried existence, a life of unhurried serenity and peace and power. If only we could slip over into that Center! If only we could find the Silence which is the source of sound!”

How to fight loneliness

How to fight loneliness?
Smile all the time

Shine you teeth 'til meaningless
And sharpen them with lies

And whatever's going down
Will follow you around
That's how you fight loneliness

You laugh at every joke

Drag your blanket blindly
And fill your heart with smoke

And the first thing that you want
Will be the last thing you ever need
That's how you fight it

Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time
 

found on: Summerteeth

words: Jeff Tweedy

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I found this helpful link today on the subject.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Good reads

God With Us: Rediscovering the Meaning of ChristmasGod With Us: Rediscovering the Meaning of Christmas by Gregory Wolfe




wonderful book filled with profound meditations and gorgeous illustrations!



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Friday, December 24, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

prayer for St. Thomas' Day

Almighty and everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with sure and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

on seeking after God

"If you are seeking after God,
You may be sure of this:
God is seeking after you more."
~ John of the Cross

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Dorothy Sayers ~ December 17

http://www.missionstclare.com/english/December/morning/17m.html

I haven't read much from  her but it's good to honor various Christian "saints".

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Prayer appointed for the week

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
2nd week of Advent

http://www.textweek.com/