Ancient Paths in a Modern World

"Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." 

Meditation

  • singular focus.

    “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” King Hezekiah  a son of David ~  Isaiah 38:3 Read more

  • selah.

    -I have not given you the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.- Read more

  • the not yet.

    7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! 8 The watchmen shout and sing with joy, for before their very eyes they see the Lord returning to Jerusalem. Isaiah 52 None live more in Read more

  • selah.

    “God gives the Church the role of calling for what God intends to give.” ~  Kelly S. Johnson Read more

  • simplify.

    Train for simplicity. The proper mechanics have to be learned. There is a tight conservative form that works best for top performance. No flailing, arms tight, aerodynamic, lean, proper fitting clothing, using the least amount of energy. Simplify. Read more

  • selah.

    “Do you see the restrictions of you mortal body? Close your eyes. Inside you is so much space… the cosmos.  See… inside… you go on forever.” ~  Daniel Defoe in Moll Flanders Read more

  • walk in the Spirit.

    “When an airplane is flying the law of aerodynamics is working, the engines are going and it’s exerting a certain amount of energy and that energy is stronger than the law of gravity. If you were to turn that engine off you would see the law of gravity’s power instantly. The law of gravity never Read more

  • the scapegoat.

    In a couple of relationships I have found myself paying the price for others failures. For example one of my friends was hurt really badly by a close friend, so when I get close to them they sometimes respond awkwardly for no good reason. I love my friend and choose not to be offended by Read more

  • sculpted.

    Jesus’ words were not mere sermons to be responded to. No, Jesus’ words shaped people as they were spoken. Read more

  • floating.

    The hardest and most valuable lesson I’ve ever learned about swimming was learning to give up all the paddling and kicking and learning to float in the water. It’s quite scary because you won’t float until you quit trying to swim. It doesn’t even make since. But if you ever got pulled out away from Read more