But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears that they might not hear. 12 They made their hearts diamond-hard lest they should hear the law and the words that the LORD of hosts had sent by his Spirit through the former prophets.  Did you ever see that kid who ruins the party by…

But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 51 And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, 52 for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.  Kids are scared of non-existent monsters and ghosts. There is a…

            Posterity shall serve him;        it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation;              31       they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,        that he has done it.  We celebrate a job well done but first it must get done. We celebrate the fact that man landed on the moon. We don’t…

30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while…

Better is a dry morsel with quiet     than a house full of feasting with strife. The first thing I noticed about Vicki’s family was how loud and boisterous they were. Vicki noticed my family was quiet. Maybe too quiet. Her family dealt with things and hashed them out. Mine didn’t, which led to explosions later. Perhaps that is what this…

     4       One thing have I asked of the LORD,        that will I seek after:                    that I may dwell in the house of the LORD        all the days of my life,                    to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD        and to inquire in his temple.                5       For he will hide me in his shelter …