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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Sweeping God’s Porch
Fondation Claude Monet, France – photo by Veronica Reverse (unsplash.com). Note: This is not what our house currently looks like — I need a tad more time. 16 years ago, my family and I moved from L.A. to Cincinnati, Ohio. … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged care, God, home, love, stewardship
20 Comments
Contentment
Thought for the Week During a recent Sunday drive, my wife and I stumbled across this wonderful old covered bridge above. It was an ordinary day (our original plans had fallen through) made special by warm conversation and a light … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged C.S. Lewis, contentment, gratitude, happiness, Kahlil Gibran, photography, thought for the week, winter
29 Comments
Know Thyself
Artwork by naradjou14 (deviantart.com) “People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged God, godliness, lamp, Psalm 119:104-105, self-knowledge, truth, wisdom
10 Comments
Fall Into Winter
Guest Post by Stephen Geisel Stephen Geisel is a Toronto-based photographer, videographer, motion-designer whose stunning artwork is available in print and other forms at his blog site love-fi, and at several others. These images from the last two months alone … Continue reading
Posted in Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged art, beauty, blogging, Guest Blog, macro, photography, Toronto, winter
11 Comments
Future Movie Settings
Interesting Structures Many of you know that I write, direct and produce movies. You may also know that, while some scenes are filmed on sound stages (especially effects-heavy shots), most are filmed on-location. Finally, I’m guessing most of you know … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Popular Culture & Entertainment
Tagged architecture, directing, filmmaking, gallery, interesting, location scouting, photoblog, photography
41 Comments
Just a Reminder…
“First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone–for kings and all in authority–so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1-3, elections, government, intercession, Jesus, John 18:36, peace
13 Comments
Peace With Justice: Inauguration Week 2021
Originally posted on gregoryjoel.com:
I finished my morning prayer and meditation on the porch this morning and headed for the desk. I found this gem from Chalice Press in my inbox and had to share it with you all.…
How I Invented Coffee
Coffee foam art by Kazuki Yamamoto (worldfullofart.blogspot.com) Full Stomach, Fuller Heart (an occasional series) Unlike my oldest daughter, who as a newborn would have been thrilled if Mommy’s breasts dispensed House Blend and Dark Roast, I had to learn to … Continue reading
Dr. King’s Legacy
Thought for the Week “In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged darkness, hate, light, love, Martin Luther King Jr, peace, protest, respect
22 Comments
A Childlike Faith
Photo Credit: Santa Monica, United States – Lauren Lulu Taylor (unsplash.com) “A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged childlike, Christ, discipleship, heaven, Jesus, Matthew 18:3, trust
12 Comments