Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. (Matthew 13:45-46) It’s one of my favorite shows. When I’m at home all day writing, I take a break at lunch to eat and watch Stacy and Clinton transform average …
Eyes to See the God Invisible
“I want to be a cherub, all eye looking back. To be like the cherubim, with ‘eyes all over their bodies, including their hands, their backs, and their wings’ (Ezekiel 10:12). To be Moses, ‘who kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisble’ (Hebrews 11:27). That is what makes us persevere through life; …
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Why does God allow the Bad?
“There’s a question I’ve been meaning to ask you.” My elderly neighbor said as we sat at her kitchen table during breakfast. “Really? What is it?” I should have started praying the minute the words slipped out of my mouth. “Well, there is so much bad stuff happening in the news. I was wondering…why does God let this bad happen? Why doesn’t He stop …
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An Olive Tree
One of the first things I saw when I went to Israel was the Mount of Olives. (This picture is not it, only an olive tree.) Immediately as I looked upon those gnarled ancient trees I saw the sufferings of Christ. I could barely constrain my wails. I held my breath trying to muffle the loud cries threatening to erupt …
