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Today’s post, Part 2, continues our discussion from last week of a recent class assignment: Visit a museum, choose a piece of art, and write on it. Carl Rungius titled this painting Caribou’s Death Struggle. Last week, we focused on the battle between brothers. The two caribou battle to the death, but inadvertently lock horns. The…

Today’s post stems from a recent class assignment: Visit a museum, choose a piece of art, and write on it. Carl Rungius titled this work Caribou’s Death Struggle. The two caribou battle to the death, but inadvertently lock horns. Trapped, the victor faces death himself. When I saw this painting, I immediately thought of Galatians…

One of my dearest friends passed away last Tuesday after a battle with cancer. We made an unlikely pair, Becky and me. She was everything I’m not. Extroverted. Set a Martha Stewart dinner table. Laughed easily while glowing with a deep love for others. When I first met Becky Done, she struck me as kind…

Here’s a list of the top ten fears, courtesy of ABC News: Social phobias Open spaces Heights Flying Enclosed spaces Insects Snakes Dogs Storms Needles God intended man to have one fear and one fear only: the fear of the LORD. Psalm 19:9 (NIV) reads, “The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.” The…

I love the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Sam I am pesters a poor unsuspecting fellow to try green eggs and ham. Sam hammers the guy with question after question, “Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?” So I have some questions for you. If God…

Have you included the dragon in your calculations? He’s near, you know, roaming, searching. (1 Peter 5:8) Train this dragon? Forget it. He’s not interested in serving. He’s out to get you—in any way he can. Compromise. Rationalize. Desensitize. He’ll steal your blessings, kill your desire for God, and destroy your family. (John 10:10) Clever.…

The air crackled with shekinah glory. The faint scent of frankincense spun through the whirlwind. A fiery chariot rumbled behind a pair of flaming steeds, burning an image in Elisha’s brain he would never forget as he watched Elijah depart. Depart, because, like Enoch, Elijah didn’t die. One minute, Elijah walked beside his successor. The…

“Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” 2 Samuel 7:16 NIV God made this promise to David. But did you know God made a very similar promise to Jeroboam? David’s son, Solomon, followed other gods as his wives turned his heart from Yahweh (1 Kings 11:27-39). Jeroboam served…

Makeup, manicures, and merchandise. We spend a lot of time and money to look our best. Praise is becoming to the upright. Psalm 33:1 NIV The word “becoming” carries several connotations. Attractive: Causing someone to look attractive, having a flattering effect. Praise, gratitude, and contentment attract the same temper. Really, who needs more frown lines?…

Blows hammered shields. Clouds hurled hailstones. God’s voice thundered. Eyes watered from the haze of smoke as fire fed on everything in sight. Sweat, blood, and rain wet the lips of warriors as cherubim soared overhead. Powerful imagery pours forth from Psalm 18 as David recounts the LORD’s rescue, His battle training, and David’s ultimate…