Desiring Heaven

“There have been times when I think that we do not desire heaven; but more often I find myself wondering whether, in our heart of hearts, we have ever desired anything else…. It is the secret signature of each soul, the incommunicable and unappeasable want, the thing we desired before we met our wives or [...]

A Great Incongruity

Do we as Christians live lives that are shining examples of godliness and inner peace?  I would say many Christians do.  But do those in the world who watch us know the reason for our joy?  If not, our good lives can actually be a stumbling block to nonbelievers.  I read the following story in the [...]

Happy Earth Day.

This morning I read Psalm 89 in my Bible, and I was fascinated by verses 36-37:
“HIs seed shall endure forever, and His throne as the sun before Me; it shall be established forever like the moon, even like the faithful witness in the sky.”
The psalmist (in this case, Ethan the Ezrahite) is referencing God’s promise [...]

A day in my life….

Outside my window… it’s a gorgeous, sunny day!

I am thinking… that its going to be very hot at softball practice today. 
I am thankful for… swimming pools and icy cold rivers.
I am wearing… my bathing suit under a white shirt and jean shorts.
I am reading… “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens and 2 Corinthians.

I am creating… this post, at [...]

Praise Him

“Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the great mountains;
Your judgments are a great deep;
O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness [...]

New!

You’ve probably already noticed, but there’ve been several changes around SK lately!  I gave the site a remodel, with a new format that leaves more room for links and fun extra stuff like that.  I think this layout is a little more fun and personal, but what do you guys think?  Ideas and criticisms are welcome, [...]