Genesis is one of my favorite books. I’ve read it so many times I’ve worn ruts in it! One of the stories that has always fascinated me is that of Enoch. The expression, “suddenly he disappeared because God took him” boogles my mind. I only know of one other character who did an exit stage […]
A ballsy challenge
Way back in 2002 someone challenged me to read the Bible through during the year. The end result was that for five years I read it through at least once. I thought I’d accomplished something. I really hadn’t. During 2008 I read 36 books. Several of them were close to a thousand pages. I’d typically […]
A stake in the heart of darkness
Isn’t it odd how something so simple can represent so much? Take this stick and string. It’s just a stick and some string. No big deal, right? While true for most of us, the Lord of Darkness finds it most distressing. This little stick and string marks the cornerstone foundation of the church in Ubaúna, […]
Constantine’s Sword
I saw a disturbing video last night. Still ruminating through the noises it created in my head. There were two levels to the piece: the one that is obvious, and it is disturbing, and the one that it elicits, and that is good. I find it so interesting how books, videos, people come across our […]
Invincible
Interesting how you come across things. This morning, without expecting it, I read this in Isaiah 54: If anyone attacks you, don’t for a moment suppose that I sent them, And if any should attack, nothing will come of it. I create the blacksmith who fires up his forge and makes a weapon designed to […]