I recently traveled to Egypt and saw impressive, massive monuments made by man. Astonishing craftsmanship that has lasted for millennia. We learned about the work that went into them-one rock moved, one character carved, one hieroglyph colored at a time. All simple steps that add up over time and effort to a lasting memorial. Really, …
I have no idea why May was chosen for Mother’s Day. But I like to think maybe it is because (at least where I live) new life is emerging, needing nurture and care and bringing color back to the world. Many of the most precious women in my life are newly or soon-to-become mothers. There …
Sometimes I have to meet my husband somewhere. When I arrive, I look for him. He’s not hard to spot, being tall and very familiar. But in the minutes of looking, I somehow feel a little lost; a bit unimportant in the crowd maybe, or just not sure of my place. When I find him, …
Psalm 23:6 says, ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…’ Which sounds nice. Really nice. But the Hebrew word translated ‘follow’ here (radaph), suggests a much more intensive verb. More like chasing, pursuing, even hunting down. Strong’s concordance calls it ‘purposeful, even covenantal, pursuit’. Which sounds better yet. The …
Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel for a reason. We must first believe in order to have a desire and a motivation to follow. Without the belief, we wouldn’t have any reason to act. But there are other gifts of faith that make its preeminent position purposeful and beneficial. When …
