Sewer-Rat Hope

Sewer-Rat Hope

Hope is not the thing with feathers That comes home to roost When you need it most. Hope is an ugly thing With teeth and claws and Patchy fur that’s seen some [stuff]. It’s what thrives in the discards And survives in the ugliest parts of our world, Able...
On Earth Peace

On Earth Peace

Two years ago {wow, can’t believe it’s been that long!}, I wrote about Jesus being the Prince of Peace. I mentioned that the Hebrew word used there for peace is shalom. It means safe, well, happy, prosperity, and comes from another word meaning to be safe,...
Preparing for Christ-mas

Preparing for Christ-mas

We prepare for Christmas. We clean, shop, make food, dress in Christmas-y colors and outfits and ugly sweaters, make wishlists, shop, sing, listen to Christmas music, decorate with trees and lights and bows and snow and wreaths and candy canes and Santa Claus and...
Until Shiloh Come

Until Shiloh Come

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Genesis 49:10 (KJV) “But Shiloh hasn’t come!” Israelite people cried in A.D. 6. During the reign of...
Thanksgiving All November: List #2

Thanksgiving All November: List #2

{Click here for the first list and here for the explanation.} Day 1: 1] I’m thankful for matcha tea lattes. 2] I’m thankful and excited that I get to do this Thanksgiving All November list again. Day 2: 1] I’m thankful and super thrilled that The...