Many poets and writers use the concept of darkness or night to describe the absolute worst of times. In the darkness of night, we can only guess what’s happening. Our eyes provide our main intake for information. With them, we better understand our world. They enable […]
Tag: fear
Lessons From A Future King
King David’s life was a facinating journey from a shepherd boy to one of the most powerful rulers of Israel. He spent a lot of time running and hiding. He escaped attacks from his enemies, was hunted down by his king and father-in-law, and even David’s […]
Facing the Worst
What if the worst thing we can imagine actually were to happen? Would we know how to face it? Close family members of mine and friends are going through some challenging and trying times right now. As I’ve been praying for them, I remember my torment […]
The Impossible Thing
Do you have an impossible thing in your life? It mockingly reminds you that you are powerless against its control. You’ve begun to feel that the pain, confusion, oppression are your lot in life. It might even tell you that you deserve it. I know it […]
TALKING BONES AND INTERRUPTING COWS
A THOUSAND WORDS Like many people during this corona-quarantine, I’ve been sorting out paperwork at my house. Today, I found a bag filled with greeting cards I received during my cancer battle. Within the stack, I found a little card that contained a painting of Daniel […]