Climbing down Qumran - The green arrows were the markers for that path. “So now, revere the LORD. Serve him honestly and faithfully. Put aside the gods that your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt and serve the...
Tag: Trust
The Houses We Build – Part 2
God didn’t want David to built him a house made of cedar but for David to find his home in the One who called him to lead God’s most precious possession: God’s people.
Out of Sight
My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will...
Looking for the Living
The women were looking for the living among the dead and the disciples are just standing there looking at the sky. It takes an act of heaven (since we assume the two men in white robes are angels) to get...
Chariots, Horses, and Fighting Men
Part II (Part I, Celebrating Addiction, can be found here.) I don’t know if I was ever addicted to money (but isn’t it just like an addict to deny it). Maybe the proof is that the old urges for a...
Labyrinth Reflections: The Way In
Since I find myself in a season of abundant time, I thought I should take time to do things I wouldn’t normally do. One day in October, I had an hour between appointments and planned to get a cup of...
Unexpected Sabbath
1 Kings 17:1-24 Read it here in the Common English Bible. I find myself in a time of unexpected Sabbath. It’s not unusual for a first-call pastor to be looking for a call after graduation. However, my Sabbath comes...