Turning from the Dark to the Light
Turning from the Dark to the LightThere you are – the unlit candle. You don’t sense even a flicker of light OR of hope. You’re sick and tired of the disappointments – the confusion, rejection, and pain. You’re fed up with it all – whatever that “all” represents. You’ve been let down, broken down, and…
What Distracts Us From Who is Most Important
While taking my 14-year-old grandson to school yesterday, he asked me whether I had read C.S. Lewis’ book, “The Screwtape Letters”, as it is his required reading for English this semester. I hadn’t, though I have great respect for C.S. Lewis’ notoriety as one of the premier writers of his times and, even now, his…
In the Box Moment
I’m having an “in-the-box” moment. It’s Saturday after the death and burial of Christ. The devil was probably quite proud of himself. He thought he won. God’s son was dead. Dumb devil. But Jesus, like a “Jack”-in-the-box was just quietly waiting for the crank to be turned. Soon, very soon, the lid will open, and…