Reality doesn’t always match our expectations. I experienced this on our recent trip to Israel. Oh, don’t get me wrong, our pilgrimage to the Holy Land was spectacular, the trip of a lifetime. It was just one particular site that left me wanting. Shepherds’ Fields ? One of the things I looked forward to the most … More What Happened to the Shepherds’ Fields?
Have you ever come across a question so simple that you just had to stop a ponder it? Here is an example of one close to my heart. … More A Simple Question That is Difficult to Answer
Today’s royal wedding was spectacular, as all the royal weddings have been. But it pales in comparison to an even greater celebration coming up in the future. … More Reflections on the Royal Wedding and a Look Into the Future
Easter in the empty nest is much different than Easters in the past. A little night visitor reminded me. … More When the Ghosts of Easters Past Visit
There is nothing quite as beautiful as a lake as smooth as glass reflecting its surroundings. It makes me wonder — what are we reflecting? … More Reflections From Above On The Calm Below
What can we do about the violence of the recent mass murders in our country? I believe it is an issue of the heart. When people’s hearts change, their actions will follow. … More They Didn’t Deserve to Die Like That
Sometimes, when I am reading my Bible, I will come across a person mentioned and contemplate their story. We know much about people in scripture like Moses or Paul, but, what about those obscure characters in the Biblical narrative whose name may only appear once? I like to imagine their story. Here is an example. … More Malchus’s Tale: An Easter Story
Puffy white clouds make me think of my girl. But they also make me think of more spiritual things. Read about it here. … More Forever Looking Up
I recently did one of those DNA tests and was delighted to find I’m a little bit Irish! … More Delighted To Be A Little Bit Irish
Sometimes the simplest things, like flowers from a grocery store, can reinforce a spiritual truth. … More Consider the Hydrangeas
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