Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them, plant gardens, and eat what they produce. — Jeremiah 29: 4-5. The children of Israel had been exiled and their whole world and expectations had been turned upside down. What…
Who Sinned
His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? — John 9:2. Who sinned? Who’s at fault? Who’s to blame? Questions we hear everyday from newscasters, reporters, members of the legislature, and too many of us ordinary people. It might be okay if the purpose of the questions…
Increments
Did your father mark your growth on the doorsill, or somewhere in the house? Mine did, until I shot up more than eight inches in less than a year and suddenly was taller than him. But before my growth spurt, it seemed that I would never grow, but yet I did in what seemed slow…
Conversation That Leads To Action
It is springtime in Charlotte today, although the temperature is still very cold, to say the least. At least the sun is shining, and I suspect within a few days flowers will emerge and trees will blossom. This spring is different than any I can remember because of the good news about vaccinations and the…
Reunite With Family/Friends
Suzy commented the other day that since we are fully vaccinated, “I feel like I have to reintroduce myself to friends.” I don’t know if you feel that way, but I do sense that I need to play catch up with friends, but more importantly with family. In some cases, I haven’t seen some of…