Weeping and Hope
A certain valley in Israel is difficult for scholars to actually locate, but it is believed to be referred to in the Old Testament by three … Read More
Can my soul escape?
Language idioms can be frustrating when we try to communicate in a different culture. Ask any parent trying to communicate with a teenager. Some of the … Read More
Do discipleship practices really work?
Don’t go away just yet. It’s a fair question. We need to ask ourselves if our lives and daily activities really reflect the transformation discipleship practices … Read More
BONUS POST: New life begins. Then what?
I get goose bumps on Easter morning when the organ begins to belt out the trumpets announcing great news. We greeted one another by saying, “He … Read More
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Have you ever wondered what’s so good about Good Friday? The day Christ was crucified by Romans who take great pleasure in the cruelty of their … Read More
I am NOT broken!
Last weekend I was getting out china to set the table for company. In the process I dropped a glass platter. Of course, it broke in … Read More
Am I really useful?
Have you ever wondered that? Am I really useful? This week I’ve been pondering Isaiah 54 in greater depth. I then realized it is a jewel … Read More