I stood at the brink of the river and thought of life. Its struggles and its stillness. From the top of the ravine, I could see the 20 ft waterfall and its headlong rush over the rocky face of the falls. I could also see the quiet pool just above Read more
I felt a kinship to the word ‘intimidated’ as I walked into the high-ceilinged, up-scale hotel. Crystal chandeliers and meticulously-kept rooms added to my unease. This was way out of my league. Think Country Mouse meets City Mouse. That feeling of wonder and overawe stayed with me as we checked Read more
It was on Route 66. The little country church that I attended for most of my childhood days. The tall windows, the steeple, the white clapboard siding and the bell tolling out across the Pennsylvania countryside all became a part of my understanding of worship. We met God there and Read more
Insidious lies and empty promises. Destructive power and deceptive actions. Truth degraded and courage demeaned. The tactics that have been on display this past year are not new. Hezekiah faced attacks on his kingdom through these same measures. King Sennacherib of Assyria fought to overthrow Jerusalem with such tactics. He Read more