There are two stories in the Bible that are crucial. The first story is in Genesis 22. In obedience to God, Abraham and his son Isaac are climbing a mountain called Moriah. As they are climbing, Isaac, who is about 12 years old, notices something is wrong. They are headed to […]
Kathleen Norris is an award-winning writer, especially in devotional books. I have all of her books and have used them as part of my devotional pursuit. She is an “Oblate” of Assumption Abbey in North Dakota. Some years ago she wrote a book called Acedia and Me.” At the time, I did not even know how to pronounce acedia [Ah-ce-di’-a] but had […]
Some weeks ago I finished the book Surrender. It is a 600-page story written by Bono about his own life and the development of the music group, U2. Bono was born in Dublin, Ireland as Paul David Hewson. He has led U2 for over 40 years and he and his band have been proclaimed the best […]
The mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of each of us is so significant. It will eventually determine the direction of our entire life. Some people climb the highest peaks of mental growth. Their ability and desire to understand their lives and their world never stop. Other people stay babes in their growth and understanding of both themselves and the world […]
During my hiking days, I saw many interesting things way up in the mountains. Once in a while, I would find a bubbling stream coming right out of the ground or coming from a rock. That water was always fresh and cool. That cool refreshing water would always sing to me. Unless […]
Through my years of pastoring 5 churches, I have observed that life is not always fair in its treatment of people. Does life favor certain people? Do certain people have a special favor in life and the ball always bounces in their court? I have observed this in life, and […]
Just one year ago NASA along with help from other countries launched what is called The James Webb Telescope. It took more than ten years to build this massive telescope that was meant to replace the Hubble Telescope, which had been in use since the mid l190’s. The Webb Telescope […]
During this season of the year, we have heard much regarding Mary and the angel coming to announce the coming Messiah. We have journeyed with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, the visit of the shepherds, and the coming of the Magi. We tend to leave the story, and Jesus is […]
My wife is a puzzle master. She has the ability to see in her mind how all these hundreds of pieces fit together. For her, it is relaxing. For me it is frustrating. So, after the first of the year the table will come out and 500 to 1,000 pieces of frustration will be spread out. […]
The name “Henry Wadsworth Longfellow” is a name most recognize though they may not know who he was or what he Did. In my youth, I can recall having to memorize his poems. Fewer people recognize the name, Charles Appleton Longfellow. He was the first-born son of Henry. In March […]