B is for Beatitudes

The juxtaposition couldn't have been more perfect. The scribes and Pharisees delivered their lessons in the temples; He delivered his most famous lesson outside the temple walls. Heck, it was even outside the city walls. And it wasn't one of the more majestic, *holy,* outdoor places like Mount Sinai, Zion, Moriah or Olive. Nope, it …

The story of us

From time to time I play a challenge called ABC Wednesday. You may have caught my post yesterday when Round XIV began. The challenge is ongoing throughout the year, and attracts participants from all over the world. It was my first venture into reaching out into the blogosphere.  A few rounds ago, I had the …

Q is for Quiet

Elijah knew it. The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind …

F is for Free Will

You can't make me. How often have we heard that endearing phrase come out of our children's mouths? And it's oh so very true, isn't it? No matter how much we bribe blackmail threaten encourage them to make good decisions, the decision in question is still theirs to make. Good or bad. And so it …

E is for Ephesus

Located in modern-day Turkey, Ephesus was the Gateway Arch to the first-century world. Sporting a major seaport and brand new highways, Ephesus was THE ancient tourist destination offering comfy bed and breakfasts in its fertile valleys, as well as seaside condos in the bustling city center. Residents lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed …