When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; ... read more
When the New Year is More Stale than New
Stale popcorn--something nobody wants to eat (except me, much to my husband's chagrin, but forget about that since it doesn't fit with the analogy). Stale popcorn is the epitome of food that has lost its pizzazz. It's almost chewy (yum), and feels a bit dead in your mouth. Like all foods past their ... read more
5 Scripture Verses for Those Who Strive
Is it just me, or have we made striving a virtue? We admire those who overachieve, who rise above expectations because of sweat and diligence. It seems like the harder a person pushes toward perfectionism, the more she's admired. We call it a good work ethic. Wrong. We've taken a good thing--hard ... read more
Questioning Through Mark: 8:22-26
They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they ... read more
The Gentle Shove of the Shepherd: Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 The beginning of this pastoral Psalm conjures up a picturesque setting. Lush meadows ... read more
When Something Seems REALLY Scary: What’s Your Perspective?
And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?" Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Matthew 8:26 The youngest came to me with furrowed brows, wearing more concern than clothes. It took me a minute to see what he saw. He pointed under the ... read more
A True Utopia: God’s Hope for You
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land. Isaiah 32:1-2 A ruler who brings shelter, streams of water, ... read more
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