by Morning Reflections | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Elijah the prophet experienced one of the Bible’s most memorable spiritual highs. In a public contest pitting Yahweh vs. Baal, he singlehanded stared down hundreds of false prophets and won, on God’s behalf, a resounding victory.Imagine what a rush it would be to...
by Morning Reflections | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sometimes the greatest public victories are followed by the most demoralizing personal collapses. It happened to Elijah – arguably a unanimous first ballot inductee if they ever open a Hebrew Prophet Hall of Fame.In I Kings 18, this scraggly-looking “mountain...
by Morning Reflections | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bible commentator Dale Bruner, trying to describe “the deep grace of God for a flawed human race,” says there is one illustration that has helped him more than any other.It comes from Dr. Richard Selzer’s experience as a surgeon, as reported in his book Mortal...
by Morning Reflections | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a native of the Hoosier capitol, I grew up loving the Indianapolis “500.” I have vivid memories of attending my first race in 1967. I sat in the first turn with my father and two brothers. Even though the race was halted after 18 laps because of a...
by Morning Reflections | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Boston Celtics, proud winners of 16 National Basketball Association championships, are currently staggering toward the finish line of a disappointing season.Ravaged by injuries – including All-Star guard Jaylen Brown, who discovered earlier this week that he’s...
