Beneath those rugged elms, that yew-tree’s shade, Where heaves the turf in many a mould’ring heap,Each in his narrow cell for ever laid, The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep.[thomas gray, “elegy written in a country churchyard 1751] What do I want people to say about me when I’m no longer on this earth? What else besidesContinueContinue reading “TO LEAVE A LEGACY”
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GOOD FRIDAY: DEATH AND THE CROSS
Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus answered, ‘Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterwards.’ Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? VeryContinueContinue reading “GOOD FRIDAY: DEATH AND THE CROSS”
ADVENT 2025 – DAY FOURTEEN
For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye,his favor for a lifetime.Weeping may spend the night,but joy comes in the morning.[PSALM 30:5-6] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43Haggai 2:1-9; Rev. 3:1-6; Matt. 24:1-14 Pedro Allende(colorized photo) My father died when I was thirteen years old, and for several years I went throughContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY FOURTEEN”
Walking Together in Faith 