Each season has its own unique qualities that make it either favored or not so favored by the human race. Some love the hot days of Summer while others dread them. Some thoroughly enjoy the cold days of Winter while...Continue reading
Month: March 2022
A Leader Who Could Not Make Up His Mind
The reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, was not a happy one. For two years his city of Jerusalem was besieged by the Babylonians and their king, Nebuchadnezzar. Famine prevailed. The walls of the city were literally crumbling. The armies...Continue reading
The Need for Pruning
One of my least favorite tasks is pruning our rose bushes in the spring. As the temperatures rise, the leaves on the bushes burst forth in a healthy hue… and I cut them back. It doesn’t seem to make much...Continue reading
A Tongue Just Long Enough to Slit One’s Throat
The third chapter of James has a great deal to say about the human tongue. It's not the physical tongue itself that is the focus of discussion. Rather, the word "tongue" is used figuratively to represent our speech. In particular,...Continue reading