In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and I will give you rest.” You’ve been there. You’re turned your back on the noise and sought his voice. You’ve stepped away from the masses and followed the Master as he led you up the winding path to the summit. His summit. Clean air. Clear view. Crisp breeze. The roar of the marketplace is down there, and the perspective of the peak is up here. Gently he invited you to sit on the rock and look out with him at the ancient peaks that will never erode.

Just remember, he says, you’ll go nowhere tomorrow that I haven’t already been. Truth will still triumph. Death will still die. The victory is still yours. And delight is one decision away—seize it! Joy begins by breathing deep up there before you go crazy down here!

From The Applause of Heaven

God bless all who are battling those inner demons of depression, loneliness, unworthiness, and hopelessness. Shine Your warm Heavenly Light down upon all of us, Lord, who are looking for our soul mates. Guide us to find peace, happiness, and contentment in our lives and within ourselves. Amen.

“Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I founded empires; but upon what did we rest the creations of our genius?  Upon force. Jesus Christ alone founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.” –Napoleon Bonaparte

1. I could go either way on ambivalence.

2. Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.

3. There are three kinds of people: those who are good at math, and those that aren’t.

4. Why is “abbreviation” such a long word?

5. Change is inevitable … except from a vending machine.

6. Out of my mind; back in 5 minutes. (I actually put up a sign with this on it on my last day at work – Rick).

7. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

8. As long as there are tests there will be prayer in public schools!

9. The severity of an itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.

10. You can’t have everything; where would you put it?