Back when Columbus set about to seek a new trade route to India, the common conception was that the world was flat. “Everyone” believed this and all thought that if you sailed far enough, you would fall right over the edge (and into the mouths of hungry sea monsters!) Today, […]
There are some histories in the Bible that make me uncomfortable. Seriously, some of the people were extremely wicked. And some of the events were horrific. In fact, if I was compiling the contents of the Bible, it would probably be a lot shorter than it is. The majority of […]
“You know what the three most exciting sounds in the world are? Anchor chains, plane motors & train whistles” George Bailey, It’s a Wonderful Life My favorite sounds are a little different than George’s. Children’s giggles, bird song, worship music. You probably have yet another list of favorites. How many people […]
How did she have the courage to do it? Did she fear that he would know what she was thinking? Figure out her plan? Afterward, did she cry and shake like a leaf? There is so little mentioned about Jael in the book of Judges. Just a handful of verses […]
Hiding behind a mask, I was able to pretend I was someone completely different from the real me. No one could see my face. Only my eyes were exposed to give a hint to the person behind the facade. The awkward thing about masks, though, (especially the cheap ones that […]
Guilt and feelings of inadequacy can be such powerful motivators, driving us to work hard for the approval of others. Working hard isn’t necessarily a bad thing, nor is seeking approval. However, when we think we need to work for God’s approval, then there is a problem. Praise God we […]
“You don’t have enough faith.” “If you had enough faith, then God would heal you.” I hurt as I heard the words my Aunt Sally’s “friends” and fellow churchgoers had spoken to her related to the cancer that was eating away at her body. As if she could manufacture the […]
My parents were friends with a couple back in the ’70s who lived together but were not married. We were told that it was for tax reasons – that being two singles filing separately saved money. I’ve known other people who have been perfectly content living together with no type […]