Rescuing God’s People
Ezekiel 20:34 “I will bring you from the nations and gather you from the countries where you have been scattered. . .” God has often disciplined the Jewish people, His people. Always, though, they remain His people, to be brought back. Even from the time the Nazis tried their best to eliminate them, God rescued… Read More »
Avoiding Those Who Lead Only “From Their Own Imagination”
Ezekiel 13:2: “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying out of their own imagination.” In an age of endless blogs and political speeches, better to listen to those who speak guided by what Jesus called the two greatest commandments: Mark 12:29-31: “Of all the commandments, which is the most… Read More »
How to Handle a Quarrel? Don’t start one.
Proverbs 17:14 “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”
Pass the Vegetables
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred. Proverbs 15:17
Perspective: Leftovers with Love Rather Than Sirloin with Hatred
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fatted calf with hatred. Proverbs 15:17
Acting Despite Fear
1 Samuel 16: Samuel did what the Lord told him to do, despite Samuel’s understandable fear of Saul. God chose David, though at first, perhaps, people might wonder why He didn’t pick one of the older sons, but God picked David. What a momentous event. From David would eventually come the line… Read More »
Space Launches and Middle East Turmoil
This country seems constantly to mirror the best and the worst of humanity. A powerful space launch, with expert precision. Yet, we can’t manage simple political dialog without rancor and bare-knuckle street fighting. Brilliant space scenes interrupted with the latest news of Middle East maneuvering and killing. We need the message of Easter more than ever:… Read More »