For An Angel

Photograph by Peter Saunders

Hey friend why do we always hide
It's no wonder that we're sinking down
Why should we stand in lonely shadows
with so much light around

I thought about it and I prayed about it out loud
And we can talk about it we can pray about it out loud

Ain't it time we need a change
we need to change a few things a few things
Think its time we need a change
we need to change a few things a few things

Mindy Smith . Out Loud [follow link to MP3]

One World

"We do not need to justify our endeavors by tacking on a few Christian slogans at the end to somehow redeem them. Christ redeems what we do.... There is no Christian world, no secular world; these are just words. There is only one world -- the world God made."

[Frank Schaeffer]

Artwork by Linda Fries
Many Lands #9 [2003]
Earth pigment on paper

Life

Wounds

He was wounded for the wrong we did;
he was crushed for the evil we did.

The punishment, which made us well, was given to him,
and we are healed because of his wounds.

Tears

"I wish you knew today what would bring you peace."

"But now it is hidden from you."

Don't Fade Away...

Amanda Rogers . My Golden Thread [follow link to MP3]

remain

remain in me


Photo by Dan Bush, Sunset and Vine

if...

My good friend Miller posted a flat-out, MUST READ the other day. I mean, his posts are always steeped in quality, but every now and then, he just places the arrow directly in the center of that tiny red bullseye. Partake of it here. And I use that particular phrase because just like the wine and bread we consume in rememberance, you must allow this post to metaphorically trace through your veins in order to fully comprehend and appreciate its depth.

And for some of you, this may challenge your thinking.

It may even make you a bit uncomfrontable.

But it may also plant seeds that could change the way you live.

And look around Toward Simplicity while you're there -- make sure you check out The 411 Project.

One Month

Band of Horses . Part One [follow link to MP3]

The Dawn of Spring?

Two straight days with temps in the 50s.

Is the dawn of Spring upon us?

My plan was to draw some sort of spiritual connection to the dawning of this new season, but instead, I'm going to ask you to take the next 5 minutes and sit in silence. Use that time to listen for the spiritual connection that God would have you make to your own life. And whether its a very simple or earth shattering response that you recieve, consider sharing that with us in the comments. Have a beautiful day!

Photos by Rick Mouer (my dad)