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Faithful Henry

This tale, like many of its kind, begins with a princess. “One fine evening, a young princess put on her bonnet and clogs and went out to take a walk by herself in a wood. And when she came to a cool spring of water that rose in the midst of it, she sat herselfContinue reading “Faithful Henry”

Sweet Savor

Walking briskly, you pass through the outer reaches of the Jewish camp. From among the tents, smells waft towards you. You pick up the acrid smell of thousands of campfires, the fragrance of cooking food, and the earthy smell of livestock. Together, these scents of life form the unusual perfume of a vibrant nomadic nation.Continue reading “Sweet Savor”

Not Convenient

It was September of 1942. World War 2 was in full swing and the United States submarine USS Seadragon was in enemy water. Like any submarine crew, the men aboard the Seadragon stood ready for a wide variety of emergencies. But as the sub slid along far below the surface of the Japanese-held waters ofContinue reading “Not Convenient”

My Exempla

It was a normal Sunday at my church. As we do once every month, we were sharing the Lord’s Supper, something I have done… I don’t know know how many dozens of times before. But one thing was different this time. I was struck by the meaning of the occasion in a way I neverContinue reading “My Exempla”