I am somewhat amused by our fascination with things that are “natural.” In particular we apply this label to things we ingest, but it’s also seen on everything from soap to clothing. I don’t think I’ve seen a natural car … Continue reading →
Any man from Aaron the priest’s offspring in whom is a physical defect shall not come near to present offerings made by fire to Yahweh; a physical defect is in him; he shall not come near to present his God’s … Continue reading →
Some years ago I read this book, Killing Christians: Living the Faith Where It’s Not Safe to Believe by Tom Doyle. We talk about persecution here in the United States, and there is a little to talk about, but the … Continue reading →
It’s a question many of us have asked. We may or may not have been followers of Jesus at the time. Some deep desire or some terrible pain drove us to call out to God. It may have been a … Continue reading →
I choose to laugh. The alternatives are not productive. Anyone living with an obvious disability has experienced it. People go into verbal contortions to avoid using certain words deemed to be insensitive. Sometimes I just tell people I’m blind now. … Continue reading →
I used to say that my new year’s resolution is to make no resolutions, and I always keep it. I don’t use this joke anymore, because it occurred to me that to say that I resolve to make no resolutions … Continue reading →
My thoughts and feelings about the Christmas season have changed over the years. Like most children, I looked forward to it growing up. We were told the truth about Santa, but we were not forbidden to pretend. There were still … Continue reading →
I sought for love. It poured upon me like rain, but I did not know it. I read The Book. I searched the words of love’s author, but I did not understand them. I toiled for love. I thought to … Continue reading →
This time of year, we celebrate the birth of our Lord, and we often read the story of His birth from the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 2, concluding with verse 14, ““Glory to God in the highest, and on … Continue reading →
I don’t like the term, disability. I use it because I don’t want what I’m saying to get lost behind needless offence, but I’ve long felt that the word, handicapped, is more accurate. The charge that it refers to begging … Continue reading →
