>"Monday, Monday," sang the Mamas & the Papas, "so good to me...Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be." But by Monday evening, the singer has been deserted and no longer trusts Mondays. Now "whenever Monday comes...you can find" her "cryin' all of the time."Modern society views Mondays just as negatively. It sees … Continue reading >Lifted horns – Psalm 75
>For such a time as this – Psalm 74
>Psalm 74 laments the sad state of society and the apparent demise of true religion. The Psalmist begins by asking "O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?"The Psalmist has good reason to cry to God and feel forsaken; the temple has been … Continue reading >For such a time as this – Psalm 74
>Happy Anniversary!
>Late yesterday afternoon I ran into the Christian book store to find an anniversary card for my husband. It's our anniversary today and, yes, I had waited until the last minute.I had just found the anniversary section and hadn't even picked up one of the "To Husband" cards when I heard someone enter the store."May … Continue reading >Happy Anniversary!
>Tap Dance on Head – Psalm 73
>Way back when, before the URCNA Synod and my subsequent catch-up time, I was posting a series of meditations on the Psalms. The last one concluded David's songs and Book Two of the Psalter, which brings us to Psalm 73.A former pastor of ours once said, "Psalm 73 is a great one to read when … Continue reading >Tap Dance on Head – Psalm 73
>LOL: Joy in the Morning
>I'm laughing out loud (LOL) with joy to finally finish the manuscript for my nonfiction book on early infant loss, Little One Lost (LOL).Some kind folks are proofing the manuscript for me this week while I polish it in preparation for submission to the publisher.Perhaps the sunny and cool weather with a welcome drop in … Continue reading >LOL: Joy in the Morning
>Focusing on finishing: "Little One Lost"
>Various work commitments require my writing and editing efforts on several different projects. It helps when I am able to organize my work day into two-hour blocks, which focus on different projects. It's an idea I got from that prolific writer, Leland Ryken, when I interviewed him. He has written a host of books on … Continue reading >Focusing on finishing: "Little One Lost"
>URCNA Synod-15, Chaplaincy
>Thanks for your patience during my busy last week! What follows is the report I submitted to Christian Renewal regarding Synod London 2010's actions related to the armed forces chaplaincy.URCNA Synod London 2010Armed Forces Chaplaincy: Protecting those who protectby Glenda MathesSynod affirmed its Kuyperian belief that Christ’s lordship extends to all of life with a … Continue reading >URCNA Synod-15, Chaplaincy
>Update
>Just a quick post to let readers know that I have been busy with family and work commitments, but that I hope to post more Synod reports and get back to regular blogging soon.Stay tuned!
>URCNA Synod-14, Point of Personal Privilege (2)
>I'm home! I arrived home just before midnight on Saturday night. I confess that, in spite of a great sermon in which I was genuinely interested, I had a difficult time staying awake during Sunday morning worship. After a long nap Sunday afternoon, I was more alert for the evening service. I usually can't get … Continue reading >URCNA Synod-14, Point of Personal Privilege (2)
>URCNA Synod -13, Point of Personal Privilege
>It sometimes happens during a major ecclesiastical assembly that a delegate will request a "point of personal privilege." Generally the delegate wishes to convey some personal sentiment that doesn't directly address the issue at hand, but is nevertheless important for the body to hear.Before I leave the campus where Synod was held and spend a … Continue reading >URCNA Synod -13, Point of Personal Privilege
Glenda Faye Mathes 