Are we not NOMADS? Perhaps those who RV it maintain a better sense of the nomadic dimension of the Christian life. Scripture repeatedly refers to us as nomads, exiles, pilgrims and sojourners. The Exodus certainly qualified as one very long camping trip! Jesus, Paul and many other biblical characters clearly demonstrated this mobile lifestyle. Even [...]
“THE BUCKET LIST” is a comedy-drama about two terminally ill men who meet while sharing a hospital room. Morgan Freeman plays a family man who typically put his own desires on the back burner. In contrast, Jack Nicholson’s role is that of a self-centered, wealthy health-care tycoon. As they come to terms with the end [...]
HERITAGE OF HOPE has long been encouraged by Libby Boatwright--the author of a most informative book—THE LAST THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: Your Guide to End of Life Transitions. Libby’s 25 years of ministry experience in addition to her roles as a Certified Financial Planner and a Chaplain uniquely qualifies her to address end of life [...]
HOPE IS much more than a positive attitude dusted over our plans for the day or the year. It is better represented by the seemingly delicate pansies we plant in the fall that not only endure the harshness of winter, they bloom! Coming from our relationship with Jesus Christ, HOPE IS an inner knowing that [...]
In this little book, Breaking the King Saul Syndrome, author Jonathan Martin contrasts King Saul’s fearful, jealous reign (I Samuel 8-31) to the faith-based generosity of his son, Jonathan. Jonathan willingly assisted his own replacement, David (I Samuel 20). Are we, like Jonathan, listening to the Lord and placing obedience above our own interests? Few [...]
Solomon tells us that the end of a thing is better than its beginning (Ecclesiastes 7:8). New endeavors can be so exciting and growth producing, this statement is initially surprising. Can he possibly be correct? We love babies and puppies, but we do rejoice when they are potty-trained! The first day of school, weddings, and [...]
