DAILY READING PSALM 27 REFLECTION David and the Messenger By Diane Ward We love David with a personal knowing. We go to the Psalms for respite, for joy and certainty. The thread that holds everything together is David’s trust in God. David lives in the paradox of forgiven sin and a world of suffering. Perhaps that is why his tears touch us so deeply. We hold on to this comforting verse over and over! (David, “I remain confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of...

No Other Name

DAILY READING Mark 10:42-45 REFLECTION Mark the Evangelist ( Blessed are the Peacemakers) By Diane Ward Reflection Completing a year-long contract in a contentious angry workplace I declined the offer. Years forward I see a battle ground raging in major cities where civil law is responsible for bringing about peace. It is not always possible to be among peace-loving people and not easy to be a peacemaker in an antagonistic environment. True leadership is not about power or status. Harmony...