When the Bible records the inheritance given to daughters, I pay attention. I’m used to reading a Bible steeped in a patriarchal culture, therefore it is full of the names, escapades and inheritances of men. Except for two places where … Continue reading
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The Chicago Tribune has featured recent articles on cultural blind spots. “That is, everyone is missing a cultural puzzle piece – a movie, a TV show, a museum, a play, a record, etc..” I’m not too worried about missing a … Continue reading
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The unsettling rally in Charlottesville took place over three weeks ago, and in its wake we saw protests, removal of confederate statues, and a number of thoughtful news stories and editorials. Hurricane Harvey blew through southern Texas dumping massive amounts … Continue reading
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The Wall Street Journal opened my eyes this morning. I was flabbergasted to read that many millennials do not realize that a $20 antenna is all one needs to watch network television. They were so used to paying for cable … Continue reading
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The Bible is God’s Word to us; God is the main character and the Bible tells God’s story. His supporting cast inhabits about 2200 years of human history starting with the people of Israel and ending with the first century development of … Continue reading
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Play is something that we do for the sheer love of the activity. Playing a game, going dancing, enjoying a dinner party with friends, and going hiking can all be wonderful, playful pursuits. What does God think about our playfulness? … Continue reading
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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2 These first two verses … Continue reading
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“Remember this!” How many times have I heard or said those words? Sadly, I regularly forget what it was that I was determined to remember. Maybe that’s why God places such emphasis on remembering. One of the most succinct verses on what … Continue reading
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Do you resist feeling sad? When you’re feeling a little blue, do you feel sad about being sad? Sometimes feeling sad is the only way to feel. When facing the loss of a loved one or serious personal upheaval it is impossible to resist feeling sad. Other … Continue reading
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Thirty years ago my husband received an unbeatable birthday gift. On July 14, 1985, my husband’s birthday, our daughter was born, and we became parents. As time went on we had two boys to complete our family. When our last child was born I felt like I … Continue reading
