October 31

Great story in the Post about an upcycler clothing designer, who takes apart discarded clothing and creates a new piece and sells them on eBay. Eventually, though, these new pieces will wear out and be discarded again, unlike He who will remain the same.

Psalm 102: 25-27  NP WP6

October 29

Widow of Christopher Speer talks about her grief and the suffering of her children. Omar Khadr talks about his pain. Lamentations compares the deserted Jerusalem to a widow who weeps bitterly.  God does hear our cries.

 

Lamentations 1: 1-22 NP A8

October 28

One website imagines what happens when a TV show about ad executives in the 60's, become a series of children's book. Would it be like madmen shooting deadly arrows?

Proverbs 26:18-19  NP AL8

October 27

Lots of statisical information about murders that have taken place in Canada in the NP today. "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men."

Titus 2:11  NP A11

October 26

An ad for an investment company tells us that sheep are more dangerous than bulls or bears. In Jeremiah I read that Gods chosen people have been lost and their shepherds have lead them astray— perhaps by consumerism.

Jeremiah 50:6 NP A 3

October 25

Many cities held elections today and the platforms were as diverse as the candidates. Paul tells us to keep our heads as we run the race.

2 Timothy 4:1-8  NP A12

October 23

Ingrid Betancourt's memoir is a reminder of perseverance under difficult circumstances and forgiveness. Thanks God for real people.

2 Timothy 2:3-7 and NP WP18

October 22

Because Williams was such a stand-up guy, we feel less safe, because we can't predict or anticipate actions. Cover us Lord.

Psalm 91:4-5 and NP A6

October 21

Marisol Valles, like Timothy is young and idealistic. Please God, save her and her child and help her to change what has been entrusted to her.

I Timothy 6:20 and NP A2

October 20

I've always had a sickly sweet repulsion for the Crystal Cathedral.

Proverbs 25:27 and NP A3

October 19

I have no words for the despicable acts of Williams, only nausea. In moments like these all I can do is hang on with all my might to a God who rules over the surging seas.

Psalm 89: 9 and NP A1

October 18

Is it possible for a sixteen year old, divorced and abused woman in Sudan, to forgive the people who are meant to protect and love her?

Proverbs 25: 21, 22 and NP A1

October 16

Like the discarded glassware of divorce stored in the basement, God will come and gather us from the basements of our souls.

Jeremiah 29 and NP WP 3

October 15

GE appliances are marketing a fundraising initiative. Is that self serving or helpful?
2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 and NP FP12

October 14

My heart and flesh cry out, like the miner who said that he had been with God and the devil but God won.

Psalm 84:2 and NP A1

October 13

Eternize — a word aptly spoken.
Proverbs 25:11 and NP word of the day

October 12

Rescued Chilean miners will be never be the same when they emerge from their darkness. Lives do get changed.
I Thessalonians 5:4  and NP A1

October 12

Dear Readers, due to some technical difficulties, I have not been able to post for several weeks ... problems seem to be solved, so here goes.

October 2

It seems to me that "self-trackers", although self-aware, are a bit self-indulgent and obsessive. Paul says that he learned how to be content in all circumstances.
Philippians 4: 8-13 & NP-A1

October 1

Buried on A10 in the NP, is the story about the devastating unrest in Ecuador, an extremely poor nation, ranked 146th in Transparency International's corruption ratings. I'm praying for the day when a hyena and lamb can play together.