By now, many of us are beginning to see that the protests unfolding in the streets of Cairo are not an isolated event. The popular uprising in Tunisia earlier this week has ignited hope for social change, and fears of instability, not only in Egypt but throughout the region of North Africa and the Middle […]
Within the last week news wires have reported that more than 12 US warships and at least one Israeli destroyer have passed through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. The armada appears to be in response to an Iranian promise to accompany a pro-Palestinian relief flotilla to the embattled city of Gaza. At the […]
Because the book of Revelation foresees the merging of heaven and earth in ways that will be far better than we have ever known… What if– heaven turns out to be far more like this world than we expected, but far beyond what we have ever imagined? What if…we are headed for a heaven on […]
Mark Twain has been quoted as saying, “Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” Remember seeing an upscale Singapore condominium complex advertised as “Heaven on Earth”. Googled “Heaven on Earth” and got the lyrics of a Britney Spears song of […]
Some talk about the return of Christ as if they would like to see it happen now. Not me. Even though I’m waiting and looking expectantly for his promised return I hope it’s not today. I can understand those who hopefully say, “Maybe Today.” If all of their loved ones have made peace with God, […]
I’m looking forward to long walks with good friends, shared meals without rushing, and endless laughter at no one’s expense. I’m anticipating meaningful work with plenty of time for reading, photography, fishing, and community service. For occasional entertainment I haven’t written off stadiums and ballparks. If my hunch is right, competition between friends will be […]
