The integrity of the upright guides them,but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.[proverbs 11:3 nrsvue] It was not my intention to write a follow-up reflection on the World Cup, but the circumstances surrounding the United States’ match against Belgium compelled me to do so. And thanks to the old ABC show Wide World of Sports, findingContinueContinue reading “THE AGONY OF DEFEAT”
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THE THRILL OF VICTORY
David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.[1 samuel 17:49 nrsvue] I confess to knowing next to nothing about soccer. Even calling it “soccer” is offensive to the majorityContinueContinue reading “THE THRILL OF VICTORY”
AND GOD SAID, “PLAY BALL!”
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. [2 corinthians 4:7 nrsv] DAILY OFFICE READINGS – March 27, 2026AM Psalm 95, 22; PM Psalm 141, 143:1-11(12)Exod. 9:13-35; 2 Cor. 4:1-12; Mark 10:32-45 The 2026 Major League Baseball season is underway! ItContinueContinue reading “AND GOD SAID, “PLAY BALL!””
Walking Together in Faith 