That chill in the air

That chill in the air

We’ve all gone to a meeting that was required or at least strongly encouraged. Maybe it was informative, maybe it was boring beyond all human tolerance. Similarly, we’ve, most of us, attended social functions which were enjoyable or, at times, GMO’s (ghastly moral...
Joy beyond joy

Joy beyond joy

A lot of ministries and businesses begin all starry-eyed with the vision of what they could become. Tons of energy gets poured into these ventures, often led by visionaries who see ten years into the future (with not one obstacle or problem considered). These projects...
Time to Say Goodbye?

Time to Say Goodbye?

It’s Thursday of Holy Week/Passion Week. It’s a day filled with last things, wrapping up, goodbyes, ultimates. Last opportunities for teaching in the temple (after the preceding few days, the Passover-attending crowds would have been enormous, eager, crowding in to...
The Week’s Synopsis

The Week’s Synopsis

It’s known throughout Christendom as Holy Week, with many branches of the church holding daily services to mark the final days of our Redeemer’s life on earth. To Jesus, though, it is Finals Week. The final visit to the temple has been made with chaos reigning and...
Waiting Room

Waiting Room

I remember shuffling along on the carpet in stockinged feet, then reaching for a light switch and getting that zingy little shock. As kids in exploration mode (is there any other?) we would check out why we were told not to touch the electrified cow fence at my...