My aunt Ruth Jarrell died recently, after my Divinely arranged meeting with the Executive Director of Silent Blessings. She and my uncle were full time missionaries in the British Isles. He died suddenly either before I was born or while I was an infant. My memories of Ruth are few and short. I remember watching …
The experiences and parables of walking by faith, trusting the One who created, maintains, coordinates, and oversees all – even the tiniest details.
2013 March: Marching On
I couldn’t resist, really – if you know me, you know it’s true. A play on words cannot go unplayed. For me, March came in with a bit of a roar, and went out quietly just before a cheer. Of course, we’re now more than a week into April, and the big news just hit …
Genesis 23-25, Settling Accounts
Abraham’s final years, his son Isaac’s marriage and twins Jacob and Esau. Their life trajectories begin.
How Superstitions Start
I have to throw away my shoes. They’re fine shoes, my go-to shoes for a quick dash out the door, but there’s something about those brown shoes that make Doug’s friends see red. They haven’t said anything outright, they don’t really seem to take note, but there’s a strange coincidence between their worst occasions and …
Jesus, in His place
Another Easter is upon us, and with it, another couple of weeks of musing over an article I’ve had in mind every 6 months for about 3 years. No matter what may be said of Jesus and His followers the rest of the year, everyone gets an extra dose of tolerance during Christmas and Easter. …