12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am [already] fully known. –1 Corinthians 13:12 I filled out the 2020 Census today. You can complete it on-line. In less than 15 minutes I had …
Author Archives: Tom Zucconi
Eyes on Jesus
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. –Hebrews 12:2 There’s a hymn titled “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” It was written by Helen …
Easy Doesn’t Do It
There is a book on my shelf titled “World Religions Made Easy.” The blurb on the cover says it’s an “easy-to-understand pocket reference guide.” Though I don’t take issue with the idea of trying to make the religions of the world more accessible to the student or seeker, the whole idea of boiling down people’s …
Are You Disturbed?
I recently saw a quote from the Roman Catholic writer and Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton. It was from his 1925 work titled, The Everlasting Man. Chesterton writes, “All the great groups that stood about the Cross [priests, soldiers, philosophers, the common people] represent in one way or another the great historical truth of the time; …
Jesus Won’t Ghost You
“…for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Hebrews 13:5 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Ghosting. Ever heard of it? It’s a term all the cool kids use to mean the stopping of communication with someone without notice, i.e., they just disappear. Ever have …
A World Without Light
Author Dave Lambert tells a short story titled, “A World Without Light” that has stuck with me for two decades. It goes like this: I probably shouldn’t be down here, Gary thought, twisting onto his back and inching through the damp muddy passage on his shoulder blades. A cardinal rule of spelunkers—never enter a cave …
Let Me Hear You Sing!
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Psalm 89:1-2 Do you like to sing? I don’t. I’m not a …
Trash Day
Our neighbors forgot to put their trash bin out for pickup last week. As they add this week’s refuse to the already full container, it can’t contain it. (Forget what Oscar the Grouch said about it being “A garbage ‘CAN,’ not a garbage ‘CANNOT!’”) The white, plastic trash bags are tumbling out, an avalanche of …
Faith and belief are like…
Over the years, I’ve tried to come up with ways to describe “faith” or the act of believing—searching for some examples from the everyday to help illustrate faith and belief for myself. As someone who sits at the back of the classroom, I need all the help I can get! For example, from a …
For Me?
Giving. It’s the theme for this week’s Red Letter Challenge. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? What’s the most excited you’ve ever been to give a gift? Who was the recipient? I think giving and receiving are intertwined in emotion, values, and results. There is surprise, expectation, love, generosity, and grace. All sorts of …
