by Morning Reflections | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
What are the most common “first words” spoken by little children?In the English-speaking world, “Mama” and “Dadda” head the list. “Yes” and “no” are close behind, followed by “hello” and “bye.” Then comes “cat,” which seems to confirm the reality that...
by Morning Reflections | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
For more than 17 years I served on the same church staff as fellow pastor Scott Shelton.One day I noticed a sharp-looking navy blue blazer hanging just behind Scott’s office door. At the time I owned a navy blue blazer, too. I pointed out that mine had...
by Morning Reflections | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
(c) 20th Century Fox In the musical The Sound of Music, the Von Trapp children beg Fraulein Maria to teach them how to sing.She insists that it’s easy. She introduces the basics of harmony, rhythm, and tonality – the building blocks of Western music for the past...
by Morning Reflections | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
The “Second Temple” of Judaism – the magnificent center of worship that stood in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus – represented an architecture of exclusion.A few people were in. Everyone else was out.Around the perimeter of the Temple was the Court of the...
by Morning Reflections | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s post is a bit different. Since we’re coming up on the first anniversary of the launching of this ministry of morning reflections, I’d love to address some of the questions I hear most often from readers.How many people are on the receiving end of the...
by Morning Reflections | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s a reason it’s called Thank God Ledge.By the time rock climbers have scaled most of Yosemite’s massive geological feature called Half Dome, the narrow ledge near the top is a welcome relief.Before the 20th century it didn’t seem possible that anyone could go...
