Have you no pride?

What is it about Pride… We all have some… “At least I still have my pride” is what we say when we’ve lost nearly everything else. Or when we fall off our high heels walking across a stage in front of a live audience we might say: the only thing I hurt was my pride. In […]

Sovereignty

Sovereignty I was recently informed by a government official of a sovereign nation, that they are unable to “interfere in the judicial affairs of another sovereign nation”. This was in response to my petition to obtain the release of a person who was being unjustly detained by the second sovereign nation. While I suspect that […]

That’s the way we get along…

That’s the Way We Get Along… When is the last time you got  drawn into a controversial social media discussion. Well intentioned posts too often devolve into the use of angry cuss words and demeaning name calling. The result is deeper division, and in some cases the loss of relationships. In today’s hyper-connected world, social […]

Getting along…

When we disagree— Social Media Landmines… I have a good friend from years ago, with whom I occasionally cross pathes with on social media. My background and worldview is more conservative in nearly every way. He is much more progressive and liberal in his world view. With recent political and world events, our relationship has […]

Knowing

Knowing God How Can I Know God? In a world filled with questions about purpose, meaning, and the divine, many seek to know God. Some spend lengthy periods in solitude. Others deprive themselves of food and physical comforts. What is the best way to understand His nature, His will, and His love? I submit to […]

Living Fearlessly

Living without Fear Have you ever met someone whose default setting seems to be “Drive fast and take chances”? Some people seem to live for the next adrenaline boost. Makes me wonder if they have an adrenaline addiction. I don’t think they live this way because they don’t feel afraid. I suspect rather that it […]

Easter edition…

Easter Edition… Green Jelly Beans… It’s almost Easter! As a child I had been taught that Easter was about the resurrection of Christ from the tomb. In my eight year old mind however, it was mostly about easter eggs and chocolate. Jelly beans were actually my favorite…especially the green ones. The orange and yellow ones […]

Temptation…

How temptation works… Ahh… the perfect breakfast! The older I get the more tempting food becomes! Have you ever noticed that you can go for a long time without something…unless you know you are not supposed to have it… then suddenly you want it all the time! I notice this most when I am fasting, […]

So many Numbers!

So Many Numbers! The book of Numbers in the Old Testament is not the easiest book to understand. There are places where it interesting…and places where it’s confusing. There are places where there are just so many numbers! So many instructions! So many different rituals! I’m not surprised that the people of Israel had trouble […]