Here are a few things I’ve been reading and thinking about this week. As we head into an Independence Day weekend in the US, are we on the verge of another independence movement? This time instead of freedom from England, it may be freedom from ideas and policies which prevent equality for all persons. AndContinue reading “Top3 for July 3, 2020”
Author Archives: Todd Nelson
Continuing Reassurance
My devotional times have taken me through the book of Luke this week. I highly encourage us all to read large sections of Scripture in a short numbers of days. This practice has really helped me to see major themes and recurring situations. What struck me this pass through Luke was that it drips ofContinue reading “Continuing Reassurance”
Breathe and Pray
Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Luke 10:41-42 NRSV He will be Lord of all or none is how this it expressed in the Wesley Covenant Service. Trust me solely and I will bless you completely is the promise Jesus gives. Martha was weariedContinue reading “Breathe and Pray”
Not Growing Tired of Doing Good
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:9-10 NLT Edwin Friedman in his book A FailureContinue reading “Not Growing Tired of Doing Good”
Emotional Shingles
That is how I’ve been explaining my mood lately. It seems that my emotions remain very close to the surface just waiting for the slightest brush, the smallest offense, the tiniest confusion to flare into a bout, often intense, of resentment, doubt, or anger. The prolonged disconnect from the people and the routines of theContinue reading “Emotional Shingles”
