Monthly Archives: March 2011

When the city came into view, he wept over it. If you had only recognized this day, and everything that was good for you! But now it’s too late….. Not one stone will be left intact. All this because you … Continue reading →

Lucky the servants whom the master finds on watch! He’ll put on an apron, sit them at the table, and serve them a meal, sharing his wedding feast with them. It doesn’t matter what time of the night he arrives; … Continue reading →

There is a level of ambiguity in all ministries that work with children. There is always a level of unknown – Will the biological mother return? If she does, then what? This child has been declared in abandonment, who should … Continue reading →

Christian work may be a means of evading the soul’s concentration on Jesus Christ. Instead of being friends of the Bridegroom, we may become amateur providences, and may work against Him whilst we use His weapons. Oswald Chambers, My Utmost … Continue reading →

Yesterday Eugene Peterson challenged us to consider the rhythms of grace, the evening/morning sequence that can shape our lives. Today he takes the thought a step further. Read on… Keeping the weekly rhythm requires deliberate action. Sabbath-keeping often feels like … Continue reading →

I have never been grateful for my ability to sleep and sleep soundly, but in recent days I’ve encountered a number of friends who struggle to sleep. Nothing like a few conversations about their tossing and turning to turn a daily … Continue reading →