Over the years, I have heard several news reports about babies that have been found in dumpsters. Someone taking out the trash lifts the heavy lid and hears the muffled cry of a baby. Can you imagine that? The babies were adopted and went on to have good lives—but what an origin story! Imagine knowingContinue reading “LUST = IDOLATRY. Ezekiel 16.”
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Don’t Embrace Fire.
When was your worst burn? Do you remember the way it burns for hours? The redness? Blisters, maybe? Fire is so dangerous and yet we play with it all the time. Some of us play with actual fire, with firecrackers, gasoline, and pyromania. Or maybe you love sparklers or Roman candles. Or twirling the endContinue reading “Don’t Embrace Fire.”
Toxic Sexuality.
People talk about so-called “toxic masculinity” these days, arguing about what that might be. But there is something much more toxic than masculinity: toxic sexuality. God created sex. He designed it to be a wonderful gift within marriage. But people have invented hundreds of ways to twist and pervert this sacred gift, turning it intoContinue reading “Toxic Sexuality.”
Running the Sprinkler.
Have you ever taken a drink from a water hose? We all did it as kids. No one asked how clean the hose was. What about a sprinkler? Could you drink the cool, white water spraying from a sprinkler? This is the time for watering lawns. Times like this make me glad I liveContinue reading “Running the Sprinkler.”
Do You Know What a Cistern is?
When your mother and I went to Mountain Lake in 1994, I found the entire trip fascinating. The small-town, Mennonite community was amazing. But one thing I will never forget is the home of Papa’s parents, Art and Linda Stadtlander. They had a cistern in the house! That is like a basement full of water.Continue reading “Do You Know What a Cistern is?”
You Can’t Unsee It.
‘IMPRINTING’ describes what happens to birds when they first hatch. Their minds are particularly fresh, like camera film that has never seen the light. So if their first moments are with their mother, the chicks are drawn to her instantly. But if their first moments are with someone else—a scientist, perhaps—they may be drawn toContinue reading “You Can’t Unsee It.”
Watch Your Eyes. Numbers 4:20
People say “watch your mouth.” We know we can sin with our mouths. My dad used to tell me: “You’re a good kid, but your mouth is gonna get you in a lot of trouble.” But I thought my eyes were harmless, that I could look at anything and remain innocent. I was wrong. YourContinue reading “Watch Your Eyes. Numbers 4:20”
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