I Didn’t Mean To!

“For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬ ‭ I found these today. Aphids, hanging around on the bottom of a cyclamen leaf, convinced they had an open invitation to be there. They didn’t. So I grabbed my trusty yellow bottle. End All, a safe way to treat unwanted

Tales from the Crip

“This disciple is the one who testifies to these events and has recorded them here. And we know that his account of these things is accurate.”‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭24‬ ‭ It’s been a long haul. Appointments, visits with strangers while waiting for said appointments, technicians, kindness from total strangers, oddities while maneuvering in awkward situations, an immediate

Sloth Mode

“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ ‭ In a world with a propensity to value speed, the lowly sloth gets a bad rap. Warp speed. High speed. Nitrous boosts. Mach 1. Be efficient, work at full throttle, go,

Without a Leg to Stand On

“But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued

Standing on My Own Two Feet

“With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter.”‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭ Boy, is that an underrated event. Standing, I mean. Two feet, planted on a solid foundation, bearing the weight of the

The Hobbler

“Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.”‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬ ‭ Kch, kch, kch. To the stove, to put the pan on the

Accessibility

“Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭2‬ ‭ Just before Christmas I enrolled in a new course. It was a surprise, last minute addition to my goals of lifelong learning. Because of

Rime Time

“After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭ Conditions have

Name Changer

“And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭ I never knew until I had kids what a big deal it is. I mean, you’re trying to include both families. You’re dealing with another human (your partner) who has absolutely

The Tuner

“O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭125‬:‭4‬ ‭ “So what are you doing now?” I asked. Be careful what you ask for. He spoke as he worked. But I don’t think it was English. It was a lot of numbers. And Hertz. Wavelengths, and vibrations,