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Order, precision, predictability, power in miniature... Isn't it great when everything goes exactly as planned? No errors, no bugs? That happens with electronic circuitry but not so often in life. Life tends to be messy, full of short-circuits, power surges, and occasional black outs. We all experience "messy" but how does a Christian respond? Do we "rise above it"? Take control? Pick ourselves up by the boot-straps? No, no and no. Not, at least, until we first surrender! C

I almost did not go. If you live in DC, you know why. It was raining, (as it has for the past three weeks) the traffic was terrible, and I knew it would be nearly impossible to find a parking place on Capitol Hill at noon. I felt so blessed as I neared my location. To my great surprise and delight I spied a spot just ahead of me. As the light turned green, I eased forward towards my goal and a woman raced in front of me and zipped into what will now be known as, “MY parking s

Come Holy Spirit! Come! This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. “So what,” you may say. “What does that have to do with me?” Everything-- if you are a Christian. It is only by and through the gift of the Holy Spirit that we are able to connect to God. It is His Spirit who lives in us and prays through us, linking us to our heavenly Father. We need to connect to Him constantly, (“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17), because we are, sadly, very leaky vessels. How do we do t

If my being is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and I am His dwelling place, have I given Him full access to all parts of me? Is He allowed into all of the rooms of my house? And if so, are they “neat and orderly?” Does He feel welcome, even delightfully comfortable staying inside of me? Is there a fire in my heart, beautiful flowers of love on the table...ahh...sweet peace everywhere? When things are as they should be, I feel as if my house is “clean,” the furniture is perfect