It’s time for Thursday with C.S. Lewis! Have you ever really considered what Lazarus gave up when Jesus called him forth from the tomb? It was more than we can comprehend. Stephen to Lazarus But was I the first martyr, … Continue reading
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
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