Sodom – Discovery of the City of the Bible
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. However, he didn’t know, but Dr Collins thinks … More “Sodom – Discovery of the City of the Bible”
Louisville and God: Facts and Faith
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. By … More “Louisville and God: Facts and Faith”
An Easter story: Cinderella then and now.
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. It’s a “modern” story is attributed to Charles Perrault, a Frenchman who wrote it in 1697. … More “An Easter story: Cinderella then and now.”
The NCAA tournament and Louisville’s spiritual leader
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 … More “The NCAA tournament and Louisville’s spiritual leader”
A No Carb diet and a truly alive personality.
Karen is one of the most truly alive persons I know. First of all, 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. … More “A No Carb diet and a truly alive personality.”
Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym
Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym:
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. … More “Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym”
When prayers are answered: a baby from Arkansas
One day last week I received four requests for prayer……all of them urgent and desperate situations. All came on the same day and all from folks that I know personally. When a prayer request is serious I get on my knees and pray as diligently as I can. In simple words I ask that God … More “When prayers are answered: a baby from Arkansas”