Meditate at Eight

Where is God in all of this? - Ponderings: This morning around 4:30 am I was seriously pondering whether I could send one of my dogs to join the Foreign Legion or the Peace Corps (or whatever). I had the "wide-eye" so I didn't fall asleep until after 1am, and she...

A Prayer Song Sung By Pilgrims - Ponderings Yesterday's post was "mysterious" - I first hit post around 7 am and it posted twice. I have no idea why. I tried to delete one, but it didn't delete. I backed out of FB completely and when I came back both were gone. So, I...

A Powerful Moment of Divine Affirmation and Identification - Ponderings: In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending...

Training In Godliness - Ponderings: "Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For...

A Gift And A Calling - Ponderings: Labor Day has become, for many, the official end of summer and the last opportunity to swim in the pool, boat on the lake, or enjoy a picnic. We forget that there actually was a purpose for the holiday. Labor Day is supposed to be a...

Abide In Me - Ponderings: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you....

Definition Of Love - Ponderings: "We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet...

God Has Heard And Answered - Ponderings: I love the Lord because he has heardmy voice and my supplications.Because he inclined his ear to me,therefore I will call on him as long as I live.The snares of death encompassed me ...I suffered distress and anguish.Then I...

Relentless Heat - Ponderings: A quick update from yesterday's post: All is well in the Robinson household, Nolle is over her pout. So, we move on (until next time). I hope you have a place to stay cool today - it will be dangerously hot here in NW Indiana and...