“But when they were in trouble and got serious, and decided to seek God, the God of Israel, God let himself be found. At that time, it was a dog-eat-dog world; life was constantly up for grabs–no one, regardless of country, knew what the next day might bring.”… Read the rest “Three Poems for Summer by Marci McGowan”
“I do want to point out, friends, that time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don’t complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple–in marriage, grief, joy, whatever. Even in ordinary things–your daily routines of shopping, and so on.… Read the rest “Ordinary Time – A devotion by Marci McGowan”
Burning Up the House
Back in the years when i was in high school, there was a popular songcalled, “Burning Down the House,” by the Talking Heads.
“Hold tight. Wait til the party’s over. Hold tight, We’re in for nasty weather.… Read the rest “On Fire! – A devotion by Marci McGowan”
Seed: noun, The fertilized ripened ovule of a flowering plant containing an embryo and capable normally of germination to produce a new plant.
Verb: To bear or shed seed, to sow seed, to cover or permeate by or as if by scattering something.… Read the rest “The Divine Seedling – Easter Season 2023”
Bridge
Noun
A structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle
Such as a river
A time or place or means of connection or transition
a. Building a bridge between two cultures
b. The bridge from war to peace
Something resembling a bridge in form or function.… Read the rest “The Bridge by Marci McGowan”
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope, and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Life is about constant change. Today, the table I have been used to eating upon for so long, got moved to another purpose; It will now be used to display things. … Read the rest “New Beginnings, Next Chapters, and Transitions by Marci McGowan”
“Does dying hurt?” said Piglet to Pooh. “I don’t know.” said Pooh
to Piglet. “I think it’s something you have to push through.” “Oh,”
said Piglet. “Both sets of my grandparents are dead.” said Piglet.
“Have you ever read that book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull?”… Read the rest “Raw Courage by Marci McGowan”
On the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left Egypt, the whole company of Israel moved on from Elim to the Wilderness of Sin which is between Elim and Sinai. The whole company of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron there in the wilderness.… Read the rest “Signs of the Times: Handwashing, Face Masks, and Social Distancing – a devotion by Marci McGowan”
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
From The New Revised Standard Edition Bible
Today, we light the third candle of Advent. … Read the rest “Pieces of Christmas 2019 – a devotion by Marci McGowan”
So now you can pick out what’s true and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good Sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause: On the Road to Easter, a devotion by Marci McGowan”