Toc, toc, toc. I wiped my hands on my apron and headed for the door, wondering who would be visiting so close to lunchtime. "Buon giorno," I hesitantly greeted the unexpected visitor. "Um, can I help you?" I really didn't know what to say or do. We’d never had a priest visit us before! “I'mContinue reading "The Italian Easter"
Pharaoh’s Idol {Egypt’s Deep Blue River}
The sky was rosy with the rising sun as Pharaoh and his court went out to the Nile for his morning washing and worship where he found Moses and Aaron waiting for him. "Go out," God had told Moses, "and wait beside the Nile for the king. Tell him to let my people go into theContinue reading "Pharaoh’s Idol {Egypt’s Deep Blue River}"
I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman
I have a problem with her (I must confess). The virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. She did everything right and never did anything wrong. She probably thought it was a disgrace to get out of bed later than sunrise. Never a hair out of place. Always kind and never a wrong word. And I'm sureContinue reading "I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman"
The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)
The Italian name for April Fool's Day is Pesce d'Aprile, or April Fool's Fish. It comes from the children's custom of sticking a paper fish on the back of a classmate. Since that child is the only one who does not know about the fish, he or she becomes the April Fool or the fish.Continue reading "The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)"
CT Studd and God’s Reputation
As a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. "What is all the fame and flattery worth," he wondered, "when a man hasContinue reading "CT Studd and God’s Reputation"
When the Way is Blocked
No one likes roadblocks or delays. We prefer to do what we want and go where we want. But sometimes we find roadblocks in our way, and frustration sets in. Or irritation, anger, resignation, sadness. Disappointment can bring a whole range of emotions. And we wish for a bulldozer to clear the way. I've hitContinue reading "When the Way is Blocked"
