Irene, continued.
Sometimes it takes children to teach us lessons. These brought their pennies and nickels for Irene.
The Doors of Heaven and Hell
Now it happened at the end of two full years that Pharaoh had a dream Genesis 41:1 NASB Dream – Pharaoh’s dream was a nightmare. He saw his country ravished by famine and he didn’t know what to do to stop it. The Hebrew language has only one word for dream. It is halam. While…
Some African Friends
Some things I saw along the way.
Apocalyptic Context
But we thy people, whom thou hast called thy first-born, only begotten, zealous for thee, and most dear, have been given into their hands.. 4 Esdras 6:58 Revised Standard Version First-born, only begotten – 4 Esdras (sometimes called 2 Esdras or Latin Esdras) is apocalyptic literature written perhaps as early as 70 CE or as…
An “Irene” Update
I just returned from South Africa. Although I did not get to see Irene, I did find out some relevant information. The homeless camp where Irene lives is being closed by the municipality. The people who live there now will be relocated to three new places. Someone donated a piece of property for either one…
The Burden of Leadership
Do you indeed speak righteousness, O gods? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men? Psalm 58:1 [English] NASB O gods – So you’re a leader? You have authority over others. You guide them. They look to you for direction. Whether officially or unofficially, you have been thrust to the front. You might not even…
Birthday Girl
Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. Proverbs 31:25 NASB Smiles at the future – The valiant woman (not “virtuous” or “excellent,” although these characteristics are included) is rare and precious. A man who finds one is blessed indeed for she is a hidden gem in a world of diversions….
FOR READERS of yesterday’s Trinity Discussion
If you read the mentally grueling exercise about Philippians 2 yesterday, then you need a break. So do I. Enjoy. I always like early morning at the water. God seems so much in charge that I can feel it.
