December 2005

The only difference between a stumbling block and steppingstones is the way you use them.

“He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 8:3 (NAU) Diderot

God is not a cosmic bellboyFor whom we can press a button to get things done.– Harry Emerson Fosdick

“He restores my soul” Psalm 23:3a (NAU) The euphoria of spiritual highs usually muffles the sound of God’s voice. I may be enjoying a glorious “mountaintop” experience and believe that I am spiritually close to God. I must consider, however, that such emotionally charged experiences have specific spiritual purposes. Note Jane Eggleston’s words, “The mountain