I took my grandson’s and granddaughter’s hands as we entered the huge cruise ship. “Look, this ship is so big, we even need an elevator to get to the decks way up high.” They oohed and aahed. “And did you know there are three swimming pools and even a wall-climbing area?” A day or so …
What were they thinking? The Israelites had God by their side. They had food shower from heaven. And they counted on God’s protection against those awful Egyptians. But as they shuffled through the desert, were they grateful? Not really. Check out how they react. As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the …
“I know the guy is not the right one for her,” my friend said some years back. “But as long as she’s happy.” Her daughter married him and shortly after, it ended in a painful and bitter divorce. Is wishing happiness what we want for our kids? Happiness is often confused with joy. Happiness can …
What a shock to learn that my sweet, soft-spoken friend had been a guard at a women’s prison. The job was rough, the demands stringent, and the circumstances often mirrored a nightmare. But armed with her gun, a sense of security must have eased her tension. Her instructions were to shoot, no reservations, no hesitation…just …
“Goals for the new year? Are you kidding? My goal is just to survive another day,” my friend said. Can you almost feel her heavy heart? It’s a common thing. Facing a new year, new issues and a new future, uncertainty gnaws. We wonder about what tomorrow will bring. How much darker violence can get. …