In the death-defeating language of the Bible, last week Andrew James Chase—beloved son and grandson—fell asleep in Jesus. He was 4½ days young. He came into the world early. He entered by C-Section three months before his due date. Weight: 1 lb. 12 oz. Length: 12 inches. He entered wounded and gutsy. Wounded because he […]
In “Living Prayer” Robert Benson tells about visiting the Kentucky Abbey, Gethsemani. He learns there that its monks aren’t like him. What makes them different is what they do when the bell rings. The bell rings at specific times during the day with metronomic monotony. It does this every day of the year. When the […]
Thanking God at mealtime is “saying grace.” This comes from the New Testament’s word for gratitude. It means “good grace.” When you say grace you’re saying, “Lord, this meal is grace and your grace is good! Thanks!” The New Testament also teaches us that saying grace in the sense of thanking God isn’t just for […]
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