Matthew 16:2–3. NIV—When the Pharisees and Sadducees demanded a miraculous sign from heaven, Jesus replied that they knew how to predict fair or stormy weather from a red sky. He then rebuked them, saying, “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” Take a lookContinue reading “Great at Forecasting, Blind to the Present”
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Plunge-Diving or Pilfering? A Lesson from the Pelicans of Robbie’s Dock
The Pelicans of Robbie’s Dock: A Lesson in Convenience vs. Character (Part 2) Last week we introduced ourselves to The Great Egret. This week, we take a peek into the Pelicans! In the wild, Brown Pelicans are famous for their incredible plunge-diving—they fly high over the ocean, spot a fish, and dive face-first into theContinue reading “Plunge-Diving or Pilfering? A Lesson from the Pelicans of Robbie’s Dock”
Be Anxious for Nothing
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV) “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (vs 7) “And, the God of peace will be with you!” What do IContinue reading “Be Anxious for Nothing”
The Road of Grace
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 (NRSVUE) When I read these words ofContinue reading “The Road of Grace”
Rock and Restore, my rocker
Today’s Scripture “I will extol you, my God and King,and bless your name forever and ever.Every day I will bless youand praise your name forever and ever.Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;his greatness is unsearchable.” (Psalm 145:1–3 (NRSVUE) “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit withinContinue reading “Rock and Restore, my rocker”
Knock Knock! Whose There?
Jesus said Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20) Revelation (3:14-20) “And, unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen,Continue reading “Knock Knock! Whose There?”
Gnat vs Camel/size difference one might say
Matthew 23:23–24 (NKJV) Jesus says: “For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!“ Jesus used an obviousContinue reading “Gnat vs Camel/size difference one might say”
Look! Look…At the Birds!
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”Matthew 6:26 NKJV I often picture Jesus standing and gently sharing truths for humans during the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.Continue reading “Look! Look…At the Birds!”
New Beginnings;
“Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” —Mimi Novic This beautiful yet, maybe fearful, quote by Mimi Novic reminds us that resisting change often blocks our progress. Photo, Key West Florida by Chris Mar 2026 on a Sabbatical from surfing to Scuba Diving Nicodemus and JesusContinue reading “New Beginnings;”
A Sunset reveals many things
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NRSV) What does a sunset reveal to you? Richard Rohr, In his book, “Just This,” considers how contemplative prayer allows us to release our thoughts, finding deeper wisdom and guidance: “Contemplation is a panoramic, receptiveContinue reading “A Sunset reveals many things”
