A Quint of Quotes #4: Is Democracy Good?
Fellow travelers, Here is another “Quint of Quotes” from my collection. Five quotes somewhat related to each other, but not exactly in agreement. Hope you find them interesting and thought-provoking. Enjoy! “Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time.” – E.B. White “Democracy … Continue reading “A Quint of Quotes #4: Is Democracy Good?”
Casting Mountains into the Sea
The last post focused on Jesus’ withering of a fig tree on His way into Jerusalem and how it was a sign of the eventual withering of those who reject God’s authority by not bearing fruit where fruit was needed. Today we return to Jesus’ explanation of how the tree withered so fast: “Truly, I … Continue reading “Casting Mountains into the Sea”
Popularity is a Withering Fig Tree
After Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and after driving the moneychangers out of the temple, He left Jerusalem and stayed in Bethany for a time. On His way back into the city, an odd event occurs where Jesus curses a fig tree so it can never bear fruit again: “In the morning, … Continue reading “Popularity is a Withering Fig Tree”
How to Avoid Being the “Greater Fool”
My day job involves helping people save and invest for retirement, and every now and then it involves helping people avoid speculation. What’s the difference between investment and speculation? A short explanation is that speculation often means you’re trusting the “Greater fool theory” to make money. According to Investopedia[1], “The greater fool theory states that … Continue reading “How to Avoid Being the “Greater Fool””
Rewind Father’s Day: Godly Offspring
Last June, but too late for that Father’s Day, I posted “Godly Offspring Aren’t an Accident.” Summarizing Genesis 38, I wrote that “God must be frustrated with His struggling family, but He does not give up.” That one chapter has several examples of man disregarding God’s intentions for His family. Similarly, many families, and the … Continue reading “Rewind Father’s Day: Godly Offspring”
A Great Festival in Zimbabwe – History Bit for June 18
Each June 18 in in the African nation of Zimbabwe, a festival is held to remember the service of Bernard Mizeki and his martyrdom on this date in 1896. As recently as 2005, almost twenty thousand attended the festival at a time when Zimbabwe had massive food shortages and an unemployment rate of 80 percent! … Continue reading “A Great Festival in Zimbabwe – History Bit for June 18”
The Joy, Unity, and Peace to Come – Psalms of Ascent #6
Finally, we return to a series on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), used as a liturgy for ancient Israelites travelling to Jerusalem for annual worship festivals. Today’s post focuses on Psalm 122, where David writes of the joy found in the destination – the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. When first written, this … Continue reading “The Joy, Unity, and Peace to Come – Psalms of Ascent #6”
Meet Ebenezer, the Blog’s New Mascot
Every blog needs a mascot, right? Well, maybe not every blog, but this morning I decided this one does. Before I introduce him, a little backstory on where he came from. Boston is one of my favorite places to visit, and when I was there last October, we got this great picture of a squirrel … Continue reading “Meet Ebenezer, the Blog’s New Mascot”
Flashback Friday: More Than Truth
Last June, I posted “More Than Truth” about how the media are “trying hard to weaponize you and I” with their own particular, filtered versions of what they call truth. Proverbs 14:21 says “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor,” yet we are bombarded by … Continue reading “Flashback Friday: More Than Truth”
He is Always Abba, Father
Fellow travelers, Just before being betrayed by Judas and arrested, Jesus sought some solitude in the garden of Gethsemane, where “he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet … Continue reading “He is Always Abba, Father”
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