The separate abduction in Cleveland of three young women, aged 14, 16, and 20, who were held captive for almost ten years, has shocked us to the core. How were they abducted? How were they kept in this one house without being detected by other homeowners along the street? Where were they imprisoned….basement or attic? [...]
This is as clear as a desert evening in Albuquerque: “Jesus told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to faint, lose heart and give up” (verse 1). The story involves just two people: an unjust judge and an aggressive woman, actually a widow. Jesus says that the [...]
Do you know which well-known Christian wrote these words: • “If Jesus appeared at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not…..you would feel his acceptance and forgiveness…..unreservedly accepted, approved, and infinitely loved”. • “The living presence of Jesus awakened joy and set people free”. • “He freed them from [...]
This week I heard a presentation by Dr Steven Collins, an Albuquerque archeologist, who has discovered the Sodom of the Bible. My Dad used to tell me that the city was by the Dead Sea, and I used to ask him what caused the destruction of Sodom. He didn’t know, but Dr Collins thinks he [...]
Last night Louisville won the championship of the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. Here are some items of fact and faith about the Louisville team: • The team leader and point guard is Peyton Siva, a dedicated Christian. • He wears number 3 on his playing shirt, to acknowledge the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One [...]
Playing for the Final Four in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Louisville Cardinals were leading the Duke Blue Devils, their arch-rivals, by 3 points at half-time. The Cardinals are led by Peyton Siva, a young man of God. When he was only 13, he borrowed a car and searched for his missing Dad, and [...]
Although everyone knows the Cinderella fairy-tale, I discovered some illuminating spiritual aspects that may appeal to you. But first some background. The story exists in a similar form in many cultures and in many countries, including China and Africa. The “modern” story is attributed to Charles Perrault, a Frenchman who wrote it in 1697. The [...]
One year ago I wrote about the spiritual inspiration of an outstanding basketball player called Thomas Robinson from Kansas University. Kansas made it to the grand final. This year I compose a similar story about Peyton Siva who plays for Louisville. The Cardinals were ranked 4th on the past year’s performance, but as I write [...]
Karen is one of the most truly alive persons I know. She is positive, engaging, and interested in you. She laughs easily and is a good conversationalist. I can attest to her dancing prowess as she glides across the floor to The Tennessee Waltz. Karen publishes a magazine called (surprise) Truly Alive. She eats no [...]
This posting is for LF, and it comes on the wings of prayer. Sometimes simple images of faith can light up our day…….. I saw an image of God while I was eating an Albuquerque Turkey sandwich at Subway today. A pretty girl of about six years with long black hair was gazing out the [...]