C.S. Lewis Week—Day Three Prayer Master, they say that when I seem To be in speech with you, Since you make no replies, it’ all a dream –One talker aping two. They are half right, but not as the … Continue reading
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Here it is, Beloved—Day 2 of C.S. Lewis week. I must admit…I identify with this poem far more than I would like. Pilgrim’s Problem By now I should be entering on the supreme stage Of the whole walk, reserved for … Continue reading
I’m a big C. S. Lewis fan. His apologetics are inspired, and Narnia is the home I long to find someday. Recently, I have rediscovered his poetry, and I want to share a bit of it with you this week. … Continue reading
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. (Psalm 71:20). Sometimes life is hard. In case you hadn’t noticed. I’ve … Continue reading
Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? (Psalm 71:19). My name is Michael, in case you didn’t know. The name Michael means, “Who is like God?” I … Continue reading
Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, … Continue reading
My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. (Psalm 71:15-16). Do … Continue reading
But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more (Psalm 71:14). I bought a car yesterday. No, not because I wanted to. I bought it—or rather, I began the multi-year process of … Continue reading
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth (Psalm 71:5). Think about it. It doesn’t say, “You have given me hope.” Or “You give me reason to hope.” It says, “You have been my … Continue reading
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men (Psalm 71:4). Thirteen years. Thirteen years since “Nine-One-One” became “Nine-Eleven.” Thirteen years since we awakened to fire and smoke and terror … Continue reading