The Timeless One Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” For a thousand years in your sight … Continue reading The Timeless One
The Trump Conundrum
The Trump Conundrum Political commentary is not my forte. I have no need or desire to write in favor or against President Donald Trump, any more than I did for his predecessors. Rather, for those of us who believe the world we see outside ourselves is a reflection of the world within, Donald Trump provides … Continue reading The Trump Conundrum
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
An Inclusive God
An Inclusive God So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. But the Lord provided a large fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:15,17 The story of Jonah shows a face … Continue reading An Inclusive God
A Gambling God
A Gambling God “You have blessed the work of (Job’s) hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But stretch out your hand now, and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.” The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only … Continue reading A Gambling God
The Hidden Face of God
The Hidden Face of God Now Mount Sinai was wrapped in smoke, because the Lord had descended upon it in fire. Moses would speak and God would answer him in thunder. Exodus 19:18,19b There is a stark contrast between the God presented in the first three chapters of Genesis and the God described in the … Continue reading The Hidden Face of God
The Fiery Face of God
The Fiery Face of God There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed.” Exodus 3:2 Fire is an amazing phenomenon, almost like something outside of the rest of creation. Its sustenance requires three … Continue reading The Fiery Face of God
A Wrestling God
A Wrestling God Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the … Continue reading A Wrestling God
The Three Visitors
The Three Visitors The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. Genesis 18:1-2 Abraham, the father of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is relaxing outside of his tent on … Continue reading The Three Visitors
A Demanding God
A Demanding God After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice on one of the mountains that I shall … Continue reading A Demanding God
Contemplating Grace 