Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Solomon’s temple was destroyed. It was about 588 BC, and it is difficult to even imagine the sorrow and anger of the people of the kingdom of Judah. Life as they… Continue reading Construction, Destruction, and Rebuilding
Month: September 2019
“Do Not Weep”
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her… Continue reading “Do Not Weep”
Of Charisma, Christ… and Cec Murphey
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. We call it charisma, the gift of drawing people to us. Sometimes the gift evidences itself in quiet, calmly confident ways; other times, it’s more exuberant. Everyone knew Jesus had that… Continue reading Of Charisma, Christ… and Cec Murphey
Building Each Other Up
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. This time around, it started off nicely enough, a conversation about our summers and mutual travel experiences. Lots of smiles, a few nods and laughs. I congratulated myself; maybe this time… Continue reading Building Each Other Up