Churches all over the world are closed today, and mine is no exception. We are all trying to be responsible and do our part to help prevent, or at least slow, the spread of the Corvid-19 virus and protect our most vulnerable people. So, I am sharing a brief devotional instead. The first reading for…
Yom Kippur & Selichot
One of the most memorable times of my life was being in Jerusalem for Yom Kippur (you can read my post from 2017 here.) It is that time again, and I have been watching the camera feed from the Kotel (Western Wall) and longing to be back there, so I thought I would share a…
Thought for the Day – Shalom
I’ve been spending time refreshing my Biblical Hebrew lately, and came across some of my notes about the word Shalom that I wanted to share with you. Shalom is usually translated as “peace” but it means much more than simply the lack of conflict or even a quiet moment with a good cup of…
A Bible Study Resource: Christian Leadership Center
As I indicated in the Post Script to my “About” page, I stand on shoulders of giants, and one of those giants of the faith and Biblical scholarship is Dr. Allen Ross. I met him in Birmingham, Alabama where he teaches Old Testament studies and Hebrew at Beeson Divinity School. He is the author of…
A Museum Resource: Google Arts & Culture
As many of you know, I am a bit of Luddite, but every now and then I come across a technological resource that is so good it makes me rethink my generally anti-technology stand. Google Arts and Culture is such a resource. Here is the URL: https://artsandculture.google.com This website is a cornucopia of virtual tours,…