The Last Detail

At Easter, I love reading the gospel accounts of the Passion Week from the varies writers. Each one brings his unique version of events to the page. Matthew tells us the almost-unbelievable tale of dead men walking from their graves as the victory is won. Mark reports...

A Divine Distraction

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem to die. He knew this, of course. He friends walking beside Him were still a bit clueless, but they surely tasted the destiny in their trip. It hovered over every conversation in every village along the way. When they cam to Jericho, a...

The Bigger Picture

I am too picky about The Bible. No, not the authorized version on my nightstand. I mean the television series on The History Channel. I’ve loved some parts of it. Like the butt-kicking angels in the Sodom & Gomorah scene. But I catch myself saying things...

And So it Goes

This is pretty much the picture of parenthood. From the minute they learn to crawl, our children are always moving away from us. And that is a good thing. We want them to grow and learn and, well, leave. (Have I mentioned we love our empty nest?) But, here is another...

And the Oscar Goes to…

      This tweet grabbed my attention recently: You are one of the lead characters in the story of what God wants to do in the people around you. Michael Minot I confess, I’m more apt to think of myself as the leading lady in my life than as the...