December 2011
17 posts
“Without God’s explanatory word, God’s redemptive action could not be recognized...”
– J. I. Packer
A psalm of David
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence...
...the faded earth, the heavy sky...
My November Guest
My Sorrow, when she’s here with me, Thinks these dark days of autumn rain Are beautiful as days can be; She loves the bare, the withered tree; She walks the sodden pasture lane.
Her pleasure will not let me stay. She talks and I am fain to list: She’s glad the birds are gone away, She’s glad her simple worsted grey Is silver now with clinging mist.
The desolate,...
My life is fabulous punctuated by moments in the...
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“The most important thing in all human relationships is conversation, but people...”
– Paulo Coelho (via whydoikeepcounting) I’m guilty. (via xfr)
One of the greatest, most nourishing and enlivening pleasures in my life—- conversation. Share one with me; it will be my favorite gift :)
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may...