From start to finish, God’s temple was a peculiar building. It was the Lord’s own house, designed by Him and built according to His specifications. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God’s glory, dedicating it totally to His honor. This granted it a special sort of beauty. “Solomon’s temple is the most wonderful […]
In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, important […]
Listen to the Sound of Silence… It sighs on the wind, The voice of calm serenity. It whispers in the treetops, Calling, peace be still. Whispering, sighing, breathing, Never still, nor fully silent. Harken to its melody, Singing in the stillness. For only then, Do we truly hear. Only then do we learn, That the […]
It seemed like I never got around to doing too many things. My excuse was “well, things happen.” And sometimes unexpected happenings do sidetrack me. But was that really the problem? When I think about what’s most important in life, I always think about people not things. Things are of important, of course. We all […]
Sitting here at the kitchen table, I hear the shepherd who lives uphill start his dilapidated truck. It seems quieter this time. Perhaps he has repaired it since our last visit. Or maybe our closed windows muffle the rattle. But it’s a welcome sound. For this quiet mountain village sinks into a deep silence as […]
Some years ago, when my mom and a friend visited us, I played tour guide around Italy. We went to Rome and Venice, and the usual tourist areas. They loved it all. However, as we have friends all over Italy, we also explored the smaller towns and villages. Staying in people’s homes meant that they […]