A few mornings ago I woke up rather early. As I began my morning routine, I was surprised to find half-dead roaches lying on their backs in my bathroom, living room, and porch. When I went to sweep up one, it turned out to be a bit less than half-dead. I finished it off. Then […]
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What Kind of World
Eight of us sat around a table last night. Seven Chinese students from Haifa University and the Technion—and me. We had finally gotten to chapter 10 of Judges. I had read and reread the material, but earlier that day as I had finished preparing the lesson, I felt I was being guided to just type […]
Reality Check: Another Look at Job
I let myself get so upset about things that seem overwhelming, but are nothing when I compare them to the trials friends are suffering with around the world, and around the corner from me. I get myself upset and out of sorts with service people who won’t listen to me, exorbitant prices, and going without […]
Life Giving
This morning, as I considered my relationship with Jesus, I realize how often I fail Him in so many little ways. I remembered how, when I first married, one day, Rich, the kids and I were talking at the kitchen table. For some reason, everyone got upset… it all came out wrong. While we talked, […]
Elections in Israel
I was reading the news this morning, and realized that today is election day in Israel. I do not know how things will turn out. I find it rather disconcerting that one of the major players, Bibi Netanyahu, is up for consideration. How could he even be a part of the game? The country already […]
