by Christian Coon | Apr 28, 2020 | BLOG, Gratitude
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (Psalm 23:5, NRSV) For most of my college life, I lived in a fraternity house. I know this conjures up all kinds of Animal-House images (more than a few, sadly,...
by Christian Coon | Apr 15, 2020 | Resilience, Strength
I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me....
by Christian Coon | Mar 31, 2020 | BLOG, Daily living, Jesus
I’m writing this on March 26 and in about three hours, I was supposed to be sitting in the nose-bleed seats with my brother watching the White Sox and Royals play on Opening Day. It’s one of the many minor disappointments so many of us have been...
by Christian Coon | Mar 17, 2020 | BLOG
Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I...
by Christian Coon | Feb 29, 2020 | BLOG
You set the earth on its foundations, so that it shall never be shaken. (Psalm 104:5, NRSV) I think I mentioned in a previous post that my family gave me a turntable for Christmas and I’ve been enjoying it immensely. One reason is the fun of exploring the world...
