The joy of knowing

The joy of knowing

God’s story is, on the one hand, solid, unwavering, faithful, sure. On the other hand, there are man’s instabilities, disobediences, unfaithfulnesses, waywardnesses.  Almost at the beginning, the terrible and far-reaching consequences of the Fall are outlined for...
The joy of gift-giving

The joy of gift-giving

“What did I do to deserve this?” This question could be a whining complaint about the ills which have befallen someone. Or, equally, it could be the Apostle Paul’s bewilderment at finding himself blessed, protected, provided for, included, etc., in God’s plan of...
Hiking boots recommended

Hiking boots recommended

A college student with the goal of becoming a neurosurgeon enters her studies knowing that much study and reading and personal sacrifice are ahead. She signs up for classes, thereby consenting to the sleepless nights, the long years of internship, the financial...
Anything new today?

Anything new today?

One of the advantages of being blissfully unaware of so many things is that every day is a revelation, sometimes of something momentous, sometimes of things of little consequence. Take for example, not long ago I was reading an article and happened to notice a detail...
Ready or not, here we go!

Ready or not, here we go!

If you’re going whitewater rafting, you want to be sure you have someone with you who is well experienced with the sport and can likely keep you from dying. If you’re going on an African safari, it helps to have a guide who knows the terrain and is not easily...