Discovering How Courage Arises
Occasionally, a story lodges itself so stubbornly in my imagination that it refuses to leave. One such story comes from a dramatic retelling of the life of King David. In that scene, David is just a boy. He arrives at the battlefield looking for his brothers and instead finds Israel’s army—his heroes—shrinking back in fear. Across the valley stands Goliath, taunting and daring anyone to fight him.
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Journey to the Never-Dried-Up Well #10
I have always preferred Resurrection to Easter. Besides the fact that Easter have been the subject of speculation {is it not the name of some goddess? Check it up here: easter origins }, Resurrection is simply easier for us.
Resurrection is the promise made possible by the prototype. Because Christ rose from the dead, death is no longer final for us. We can expect to live on. Heaven is real. Eternity continues when your watch dies on you, and your lungs and heart are placed t
5 days ago3 min read
Journey's...end...in view...#9
Years ago, someone asked if my son's Christian school does anything special for Easter.
Anything special? My initial response was to remind her to live Easter each day. But then, it made me think.
I have certainly seen some Easter specials in my life -
As a growing child, I had collected Easter eggs home to add to the family meal...and try to tell my mom about the good news of new life...
As a rookie pastor, I had my little church put out lilies, serve out eggs and pancakes
Mar 273 min read
