In 21st-century North America, we are a culture that focuses on hands. We don’t really think about it that way on a daily basis, but it’s nevertheless true. We communicate a lot of information with our hands, and you can tell a lot about a person in our culture by looking at his/her hands. All … More First Reading of Ruth: 4, Redemption
Looking Through History’s Dark Glass I saw this photograph of a young Pakistani shepherd and I thought, “I bet this is exactly what David looked like.” How crazy cool is that? Maybe it’s just because I’m a history freak, and maybe you find this sort of thing obvious or boring, but indulge me for a … More Dealing with David #2 – The Shepherd Boy
King David. Sigh. What can I say? The guy gives me heartburn. I loved David when I was a kid. He was the boy who beat Goliath by being brave and believing God. Veggie Tales taught my daughter that “little guys can do big things, too.” The felt board stories in Sunday school taught … More Dealing with David – Introduction
