When I was a kid, I was taught to close my eyes during prayer. The voice of my Sunday school teacher still echoes in my memory: “Alright children. We’re going to pray. Everyone bow your heads and close your eyes.”…
Category: Life Lessons
A Lanyard for Jesus?
We’re having seminary students and their spouses over for a Christmas party this week. Every one is supposed to bring a White Elephant gift for the gift exchange. A White Elephant gift is something you are more than happy to…
Love Incognito
If you’re not a football fan, you may not be following the big love fest going on in Miami. Jonathan Martin, a giant of a man (6’5” 312 lbs) who plays offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins, recently walked away…
If Agur, son of Jakeh, had been Canadian
Have you ever heard of Agur, son of Jakeh? You may not think so, but you actually have if you’ve read the book of Proverbs. Agur is the sage who is credited with the collection of sayings in Proverbs 30. …
The Most Compelling Message Ever
The message of Good Friday and Easter Sunday is the most compelling message ever. Bar none. Period. Nothing in fiction can touch the sheer drama of this non-fiction, historical account. There is no tragedy more poignant than the Bible’s account…
Eyes to See
They tell me dry eyes are a problem. A real problem. Evidently, doctors have cures for those who suffer from dry eyes. Actually, most of us suffer from dry eyes from time to time. If not from dry eyes, then…
Rick and Linda Reed 