by Morning Reflections | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
For 43 years, Ken and Barbie were the perfect polyurethane couple. Sure, four decades is a mind-numbingly long time to go steady. But everybody assumed that Ken would ultimately get his act together and pop the question. Then suddenly, in 2004,...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
World religions are renowned for their sacred spaces and holy places.Buddhists reverence special mountains, pagodas, and commemorative stone monuments. Hindus cherish the River Ganges, which is honored as a goddess. Pilgrims journey to the Ganges to bathe...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is it like trying to go back home, when you wonder if anyone there would actually welcome you? One of Jesus’ most celebrated stories is the Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32). Perhaps no one in recent history has so effectively captured the...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Modern-day tourists walking in the steps of the apostle Paul can still reach out and touch the spectacular ruins of a trio of ancient cities. In three consecutive chapters – Acts 17-19 – the Bible documents Paul’s missionary experiences in Athens, Corinth, and...
by Morning Reflections | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
During a week in which TV viewers are reflecting on the life of the late Alex Trebek, here’s a Jeopardy! answer from Episode #4751 (April 11, 2005):Under the category Tomb of Unknowns: “Sentinels at the tomb walk exactly this many steps at a time before they stop and...
