If you know me or have been following this blog, you know that Esther is one of my favorite Bible heroes. It is also my favorite book of the Bible. If you don’t know the story of Esther, I suggest you set aside some time to read the entire book. But, in a nutshell… Esther was an orphan …
My heart is broken for Israel. As I learned about the events of last week, the barbaric atrocities, the brutal massacres, I sobbed. Not cried. Guttural sobs where I couldn’t breathe and speak at the same time. I was overcome by a fear I’m not sure I have felt since 9-11. An inability to comprehend an evil so vile …
Perfect Circle in Nature
In the mid-1800’s many pioneers traveled west by Conestoga wagon. They would travel in a single line referred to as a wagon train. At night, the wagons would form a circle around their camp and livestock as a defense against attack. Today, circling the wagon is an idiom referring to a group of people who unite for a …
How often have you said, “well there’s nothing I can do but pray?” Or “It’s out of my control. All I can do is pray.” Or “I don’t know what else to do but pray.” Or some variation of those sentiments? We say it almost out of resignation. There is nothing else left so I guess I’ll just pray. We …
On January 2, much of the nation watched as Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during the Bills vs. Bengals football game. Trainers and EMS personnel worked feverishly to revive him; administering CPR for 20 minutes to a 24-year-old man who moments before was racing down the field. While the medical professionals saved Damar’s life, millions …