Author Archives: davidearlross

Part One (of three) I have found it helpful to meditate on the Psalms during the Lenten Season leading up to Resurrection Sunday. One way is to meditate on the “Psalms of Ascent” (Psalms 120-134, sung by pilgrims on their … Continue reading →

The discovery of DNA gives us understanding of what the psalmist calls “God’s Book.” The psalmist is not referring to the Bible as God’s Book, although the Bible is the book that reveals God to all humankind. Even though King … Continue reading →

All of us want to grow during this new year. Children want to grow older physically; the elderly want to grow younger in spirit. But all of us want to grow spiritually, with increasing joy in the Lord and commitment … Continue reading →

Ellen and I were traveling in Norway with friends when we came upon this restful rock. Our Shepherd met us there and restored our souls. So we called it the “Rock of Meeting.” We wanted to take it with us, but … Continue reading →

A miracle is contained in every seed. When we plant them they produce life, resulting in food for the hungry and beauty in place of ashes. A Christian organization sent tens of thousands of packets of seeds to an African … Continue reading →

As I am growing older (no use denying it any longer, eh?) I was very much encouraged by this word from George MacDonald. “The winter is the childhood of the year . . . It is as if God spoke … Continue reading →

How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your delights. For … Continue reading →

My people are a vineyard of light, Planted with great care and with infinite love. The Enemy came in to crush and destroy by sowing seeds of darkness. But the darkness cannot overcome light, for I am the Light of … Continue reading →

High Love scraggly scrapers of the sky smothered in white softness of yesterday’s snow return my soul to the One who covers the scarlet crevices of my night. David E. Ross Steven’s Pass, Washington May 1995

  Neither the young pastor nor his wife would be considered ordinary. They are global Christians in a small setting. Small but not restricted. Their congregation is composed of men and women – actually brothers and sisters – who consider … Continue reading →