Hearts On Fire

by | Jul 15, 2026 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Let us give to God our hearts, all blazing with love, and seek his grace, that the fire may never be quenched; Let us use texts of Scripture as fuel for our heart’s fire, they are live coals; (Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, July 15)
Feel God’s Presence At All Times

Feel God’s Presence At All Times

by | May 25, 2024 | Today I Will

Today I will ask to feel God’s presence in my life at all times, not only in times of trouble (Psalm 38) that He may rescue me, but also to share in joy and prosperity, to heighten my joy and also to guard against presumption. “Forsake me not (do not abandon or leave...
Stop Trying To Improve Upon God

Stop Trying To Improve Upon God

by | Jul 3, 2023 | Today I Will

Today I will not try to improve upon anything God has created, from creation itself, to the garden, to the law of love, and to the atonement. To hold for only a moment the thought that God needs my perfecting assistance is the highest folly and the surest sign that I...
Vanity: It Is Your Song?

Vanity: It Is Your Song?

by | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

Carly Simon sang about vanity in her song, “You’re So Vain (1972*).” Its stinging refrain is “I bet you think this song is about you, don’t you, don’t you.” These are the words of love lost, with vanity a destructive wedge. Note the consequences: You had me several...