Surely national history is sufficient! Why learn the history of ancient Rome, Europe, and Asia? In this modern era shouldn’t we solely focus on advancement of the future and disregard the unchangeable past? Surprisingly, what we discover amazes us. Time, location, dress, technology, ideology, and culture may alter, but character- the basic core of humanity, […]
Strategic Withdrawal
In Mark 6:31-32 Jesus was speaking to his disciples. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. What a […]
Blessed are the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount In 1965, 100 years after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, and after more than a decade of intense struggle from the Civil Rights Movement, the President of the United States, Lyndon Johnson, submitted […]
All at Once
“What seems a hindrance becomes a way; what seems an obstacle becomes a door, what seems a misfit becomes a cornerstone.” – Henri J. M. Nouwen The Advent season is upon us. It’s marked with waiting, watching, and building anticipation for the arrival of Christ. These past few weeks we’ve experienced our share of waiting. […]
Tis the Season…
Ah, the end of another year, with all the trimmings of trees, twinkling of lights, and the sound of Christmas carols in every store. It is a favorite time of year as we watch with wonder the changes all around us, as it seems we collectively move together into a season of good cheer and […]