In the twilight years, I am discovering so many teachers of the Word who are younger in age and more mature in their walk than when my candles on the cake were far less than they are now. It is a joy to see these men and women full of enthusiasm for God and so in tune...
The end of summer always brings about an invasion of flying, stinging, yellowish bugs to our deck - WASPS! Whenever we go outside to enjoy nature, we have to dodge these little kamikazes, resuscitated from the past. It makes even simply stepping out on the deck an act...
In last week's lesson, focusing on Song of Solomon 3:1-4, we discovered the truth that that when we are so encased in problems that we can't find God, we need to: a) long for Him; b) search for Him; and c) seek the aid of other Christians to help us refocus. And when...
In last week's lesson, focusing on Song 5:2-6a, we discovered the truth that one reason God sometimes feels so far away is that He tried to reach out to us, but we didn't respond. When God calls, we need to respond in HIS time! If we don't, the moment may pass us by....
In last week's lesson, focusing on Song of Solomon 5:6b-8, we discovered the truth that when God seems far away, when troubles come to us while seeking Him, even when we cry out, "Where are You God, why aren't You here to protect me!" He's already been there, calling...
One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word "parabole" (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, "para" (translated "beside") and "ballein" (translated "to...
Two boys stood neck to neck in the school yard, screaming at the top of their lungs. Their faces were red, their fists were raised, and the entire neighborhood could hear their argument: "This school is the best because we have the best band!" "No! It's the best in...
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) What’s it going to take to change this world?" That is a question that has troubled mankind for centuries. While...
"Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony." (Colossians 3:14) One thing is the same in any language, a smile. Much can be communicated by a smile: a greeting, acceptance, thanks, gratitude. Tears, also, are the same in any...
I was walking towards the store when I first saw her. She was between eighty and ninety years old. Her hair was thin, sparse, and as white as the snow on the sidewalk outside. Her face was red, chapped, and wrinkled from a lifetime of use. Her mouth was missing most...