For me at least, waiting on God to act is not easy. I’ve come to understand, though, from my son, who recently returned from a dream vacation to Europe, that this is a very American trait. It’s not necessarily a … Continue reading →

I heard in a recent conversation, “If I know what I teach, I can teach what I know.” My biblical filter started beeping. I asked the person, “Do you actually use what you’re teaching?” After the pregnant pause, they said, … Continue reading →

Whatever Adam and Eve wore when first entering the garden (Gen. 2:25) or Job wore when exiting his mother’s womb (Job 1:21), Isaiah walked around in Isaiah 20. In other words, God asked Isaiah to literally walk around without clothes … Continue reading →

I was thinking about Peter and his water walking experience. He was afraid. He thinks he saw a ghost, but heard Jesus’ voice. He ventures, “If it’s You, tell me to get out of the boat,” which is exactly what … Continue reading →

I just read in Ezekiel where God’s presence left the Temple in Jerusalem, some years after the first group of Israelis were kicked out of the Land. Before God took off, however, King Manasseh put all kinds of garbage “in … Continue reading →