Stories and names are threaded through the Biblical text. Narratives that tell of lives lived, choices made, knowledge gained, and trust given. Throughout the journeys of these individuals the main theme conveyed is that God beckons each one to know Him. In fact, to know Him is what God is Read more…
The weeks go by in a flurry, and I find myself in the middle of Lent before the new wears off the year. Thoughts of reflection and redemption swirl around in my mind as I contemplate the upcoming celebration of Christ’s resurrection. A Trek Through the Desert However, instead of Read more…
It was a wrought iron gate located at the back of St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral in Plzen, Czech Republic that caught my attention. At the gate was a waiting line of people. I watched as one by one they would approach and touch the gate and then continue on to their Read more…
It’s a joy to watch a young child grow. The crawling stage, the standing stage and the first tentative steps have adults cheering like the toddler just won the Olympics. When the child falls and faces problems with balance during these learning phases, encouragement ensues as we try to get Read more…
It was a cloudy pillar that led the Israelites through the wilderness. There was a cloud that came down on Mt. Sinai when God spoke with his people . When God came and visited the tabernacle, the glory came in a cloud and filled the space. At the transfiguration a Read more…
His journey took him over burning sand that scorched its way through his sandals. The gusting wind wrapped the robes about him. In the desert and through the night, Abraham stood resolute in faith despite his circumstances. Abraham stands as an example of faith in a covenant keeping God despite Read more…
I keep coming back to faith. This life of faith is vital to our sojourn here on earth. In fact, it is faith that pleases God. Faith undergirds all of life. In defining faith, we see a confidence and reliance on the God of heaven who is sovereign over all. Read more…
Words such as injunctions, dictates, mandates and demands leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. Especially when it infringes on the rights of the people. Daniel was no stranger to such words. He was taken as a captive to Babylon when just a teen. He faced a myriad of situations Read more…
It was an unexpected, sharp pain that interrupted the summer evening at the fair. The smells of the funnel cakes, the noise of the livestock and the laughter of the crowd faded into the background as the pain pushed its way to the forefront.As the evening progressed the continuous pain Read more…
It was the year of 1861. The first year of the Civil War. Skirmishes and battles became prevalent across the nation. Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon was assigned to the US arsenal at St. Louis, Missouri. He had faith in President Lincoln and his mission of equality and preserving the nation. Read more…