Careful What You Carry

It’s not that we’re not called to carry anything… …it’s just that we must be very judicious about the things we carry…and for how long.  Of all figures...

Against the Rules

From 9-17-2017 Rules are a necessary part of every game… …without them the game becomes unplayable.  But if it becomes all about the rules, the game becomes un-enjoyable and...

Handle with Care

“Contents Fragile. This side up. Handle with Care.” The commands are clear; the instructions are specific.  A short trip to the mailbox or the post office will...

Wanted

From the moment he was born, Moses mattered… …hid as a Hebrew because he was wanted. …whisked from the water, raised by royalty because he was wanted....

Did THAT Just Happen?

from 8-27-2017 …it’s the shocked expression that often comes to mind or out of our mouths when something unexpected happens… It happens here, in the Gospel of...

Lessons from a Limp

“And the sun rose upon Jacob as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.” Jacob, the trickster, the scam artist, the deceiver had an encounter with...

Wheat, Weeds & a Witness II

Wheat will remain wheat and a weed will always be a weed… …but it’s not so with people.  That’s why the Master’s instructions to wait till harvest...

Wheat, Weeds & a Witness I

From 7/30/2017 Any good gardener will tell you that weeds are a problem… …and oftentimes problems are resolved by removal.  Take immediate action. Do away with all...

Hunger Pains

From 7/23/2017 Esau was famished…and in his hunger he sold his birthright to his brother for a bowl of ramen.   Hunger weakens us and oftentimes in...