Faith

It’s been a sacred, scary, and joyous season in Israel. This may seem like a contradiction, but in Israel it’s quite normal. During Passover, Islamic terrorists from Gaza and Lebanon…

“I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. As…

What was Jesus trying to teach us by his passion?  The word passion means to suffer for those you love. Remember, Jesus had options. He allowed Himself to be bruised, beaten and scraped…

Misunderstandings. Ambiguity. Well intended comments that go awry. When these things happen our personal experiences and expectations tend to fillin theuncertain blanks. When there is a potential for misunderstanding, it can be…

I just returned home to Israel after an extraordinary 10-day trip in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, a massive country in central Africa. I had always wanted to visit Africa but until several months ago, Congo was not on…

Springtime and baseball season always seem to go together. It’s a great time of the year! While I enjoy watching baseball, I want to focus on the umpires that call the…

Ecclesiastes 2 ASK...what do we expect? The writer of Ecclesiastes, recognized as the Teacher, tried to fill his life with pleasure...and was sorely disappointed. He said, "I denied myself NOTHING…

There have always been innumerable points of views, a myriad of beliefs, and only a very limited number of truths.  They make up the messages we receive on any given…

PART TWO Last month I wrote about Alex, 67, who was physically and emotionally abused as a child, as a young adult…and for many other years.  While searching for meaning…