We finally awoke to a "dry" day in Juneau. The sun wasn't shining and there was a heavy cloud cover overhead; but for the moment, the clouds were higher in the sky, and other than an occasional drizzle that was meant to remind us that we were, indeed, in Alaska, they...
It's the eve of a new year. It's time to do some reflecting. Reflecting on the past year, reflecting on the upcoming year, and, most importantly, reflecting on our life! Think about it: Wouldn't it be sad to realize too late what is important in life?It is a fact that...
So many of the Psalms are “feel good” in nature. We can trust in God, He is our joy, our strength, etc.Psalms 36, however, does not begin with such a message. Rather, it is a message for the wicked… But more on that later.Back in the earlier days of COVID-19, we saw...
"In quarrelling, the truth is always lost." (Publilius Syrus - First Century B.C.)There is a legend from Greek mythology that the god Hercules was once walking along a narrow road when a strange-looking creature appeared threateningly in front of him. ...
Earlier this year, we found ourselves in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.We were all in this tragedy together. What should we do? How should we react? Should we follow the advice of governments to stay home, even though we knew we weren't carriers? Should we insist...
"There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. The...
How Can I Find Joy in my Work?“And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God.” (Eph 6:7, The Message)It’s hard when our boss sounds like a grizzly bear. It’s even more annoying...