All that is good, true, and beautiful is a reflection of God. Marred by the fall nothing is perfect, yet made by the hand of God, the whole universe is bursting with the goodness—though now seen through a mirror darkly—of its Creator. The heavens declare His glory, the lilies of the field His care, and … More The Mirror of God

I have a rose bush, given me at Christmas time by my wife, that has one bud on it. It’s a hundred and sixty year old variety of bourbon rose called Mme Isaac Pereire. I’ve never seen it bloom before, because I recently received it. I’m waiting eagerly for the day it will open. Away … More Waiting for Beauty

There’s no doubt that the world today is going to get interesting. Times like these might be more fascinating to read about in the history books, but no one wants to live through them. I remember being twelve and wanting to live during the tough times that try men’s metal. A dozen years later and … More The Curse of Interesting Times

The Biblical story begins in a garden and ends with a wedding feast. The world is flowing with the tears of the afflicted, from Eve weeping for lost Able, to families suffering loss from the current war in the Ukraine. Everyone must take their own cup of woe. Draining the dregs of sorrow to their … More Go in Rejoicing