While reflecting on this portion of The Psalm For the Season series, I started making a list of everything I knew about Bow and arrows and targets. The first list was short, for I know little about archery other than the 2-week stint in high school gym class where we received more lectures on theContinue reading “Right on Target”
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Things That Go Bump In The Night
At some point in our lives, most of us have asked this very pointed question, “Did you hear that?” It has often been apoken in quiet panicked whispers in childhood bedrooms, slumber parties, camp bunks and tents, and marital beds. It is usually accompanied by the universal sound of “shush” and followed up with aContinue reading “Things That Go Bump In The Night”
The Nest of Rest
Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most-High WILL REST in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the LORD. “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” A fast hard rule growing up in the Phillips household was upon arising, you made your bed — period. WhenContinue reading “The Nest of Rest”
The Highest of All
There is nothing our family enjoys more than a good old-fashioned challenge, especially when it comes to trivia games. We are competitive by nature, and many family vacations have brought us nightly contests like guys against girls, parents taking on the kids, etc. We love when the questions are clever and obscure, hoping against hopeContinue reading “The Highest of All”
The Psalm for The Season
In the place where I live, it is currently the hurricane season. This means reminders in the grocery store, the tv commercials, and the news encouraging us to make preparations and be ready. After residing here for 17 years, I have learned to keep batteries, drinking water, extra canned goods and let my freezer stockContinue reading “The Psalm for The Season”
Saturday Faith
I wasn’t prepared for how much my perspective of the days of the week would change when I retired. I used to have mild insomnia on Sunday nights because my mind was already getting into work mode. Likewise, I started to downshift come Friday, knowing the weekend was just within reach. Now, everything is different.Continue reading “Saturday Faith”
The Real Hero
It was late in the day, and Pilate had questioned Jesus as much as he could. He had tried several approaches to rid himself of the responsibility of the outcome facing the Jewish teacher standing before him. Outside, throngs of people could be heard arguing with each other and sharing their views about whether JesusContinue reading “The Real Hero”
Passionate and Personal
One of the most challenging areas of growth for me in living out my faith is prayer. It is the area that, for me, requires the most commitment and discipline to be faithful. Part of my trouble is stilling my mind and avoiding what my grandmother called wool-gathering. That is the act of allowing yourContinue reading “Passionate and Personal”
Suppertime
One of the things I have missed most during the pandemic and the quarantine period is dining with friends. I absolutely love to cook, and Jim and I enjoy having folks in our home for food and fellowship. There is nothing that compares to being seated around the table breaking bread with friends, laughing andContinue reading “Suppertime”
Donkeys and Mustangs
One of the great benefits of growing up in Detroit was how much the automobile influences the culture. The Motor City and its folks are proud of its auto history, and almost everyone either worked for or had family who worked for or was connected to the big 3. Henry Ford is hailed as aContinue reading “Donkeys and Mustangs”
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