Rabbi Naomi Levy repeats the story about a young boy who went into the woods day after day. When his Dad noticed this pattern he inquired, “What do you go out to the woods every day?” The son said, “I… Continue reading

As I walked past the jewelry counter, I saw the sparkle of what I thought were diamonds. Even from a couple of feet away I could not tell that they were not real. Bending over to look I realized that… Continue reading

I preached my heart out yesterday! It was a sermon on the coming Judgment, not a favorite topic of mine. That kind of preaching makes demands – emotionally, spiritually, even physically – that I do not completely understand, but I… Continue reading

When I feel on top of my game, how easily I get in God’s way! The line between confidence and arrogance is a fine one, isn’t it? It is impossible to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives if we are… Continue reading

If someone says to me, “You make me so mad!” I am not inclined to ask why. Instead I feel threatened. Blame creates a barrier. However, if someone honestly says, “I am so angry!” I am more ready to try… Continue reading

Will my grandchildren walk with Jesus? That question haunts me! In Judges 2:10-11 I read this passage: “Eventually that entire generation died and was buried. Then another generation grew up that didn’t know anything of God or the work he… Continue reading

I am reading a book written by two pastors about their work ostensibly to encourage others to aspire to greatness. These men go into detail about the myriad ways they are changing their cities, about the hundreds of people who… Continue reading

There is an artist’s depiction of Jesus Christ that shows His head tipped back in laughter. It is such a contrast to the usual renditions of a somber Man. It makes me ask, did He really laugh? I believe He… Continue reading

Are you ruled by your emotions? Many people are! I hope you have matured to the point where you are working to use your feelings to enrich your life while never letting them be ‘in charge.’ I am facing a… Continue reading

A conversation about the age of the earth became intense and the next query was, “don’t you believe in absolute truth?” Now that is a question that requires careful thought. Yes, I believe in absolute truth. Establishing that Truth is… Continue reading