Simon was fishing. There was nothing unusual about that, Simon went fishing all the time. In fact, he was a commercial fisherman and he prided himself on being one of the best. But this particular fishing trip was different. Simon was not trying to catch a lot of fish. He was trying to catch oneContinue reading “Unworthy Tribute”
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Brighter Lights
My son Aaron was two years old. Two is a fun age. A kid starts to really be able to communicate. Their curiosity and personality start to show up in spades, and one of my favorite parts about that age is that their sense of wonder is astronomical. The smallest and simplest things are deeplyContinue reading “Brighter Lights”
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”
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