The Wolfe Den

I was watching a story yesterday on a cable channel on the staff of Moses.  The show itself was poppycock and the main driver of the thing was a complete hack, but none the less, it made me reflect yesterday on the discussion lesson from Sunday school this past week. We are finishing up the book of Daniel, using a Beth Moore study, and we are in the second half that deals with prophecy. Trying to decide which piece to pick up and discuss from such a big confusing mess was difficult, but I found myself focusing on the point of Moses' burial. So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord, and he buried him...... Deuteronomy 34:5-6a Wait??? The God buried Moses? Is that right?  I cross checked Beth Moore and sure enough, there it was.  It is amazing how something like that can escape us as significant.  But I assure you it is and there is a lesson for us today, as I found out. God buried Moses....

My bible is filled with notes and agape.  It is actually a journaling bible with spaces designed for writing in the margin.  This is important because I write down notes on sermons, bible studies and times of reflection.  Most of the time I date them and indicate why it was significant.  It is awesome to thumb through and find them and remember that moment and then see the outcome.  I stumbled across a passage this morning that I found impactful almost a year ago, it was the 5th of January last year.  My only note attached to this line was "answer to prayer on feeling lost."  A few things happened around this time that made me pretty bitter and made me questions my decision of a church home. I would be lying if I said that this is still not a struggle, even today. "'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you.  Again, I will build you and you shall be built." Jeremiah 31:3-4 I had to seriou...

Discipline? Yep, you read that right! I am not talking about flogging or self mutilation.  I am talking about restraint and saying yes to only the right things. In a lot of my reflection my biggest issues in life and faith come down to lacking self discipline.  Drawing on my limited knowledge of John Wesley and the Methodist way, I really think there is some genius in having a "method" in regards to your spirituality and your life in general.  This year is probably going to be a struggle as I try to navigate this path, especially in the beginning as I seek a "method" that truly works for me.    With kids and a busy schedule I have had a hard time staying focused and centered in on the important things.  Many people have told me over the years to get up earlier and read scripture, enjoy quiet and sip a cup of coffee before the kids wake up.  It is not that I would scoff at that idea, I just did not see the practicality in it.  I felt ...