170. Put the jar in its place

I realize I am rambling on about jars and vessels, assuming you all have read the Old Testament stories that I heard at my mother’s knee.  She was a real storyteller.  If she told you the story of a book she read, there was no need for you to read the book – it will…

169. The jar remains full

It is a privilege to talk about the highest principles of life.  It is the marvel of the Bible.  I appreciate the theologians and apologists and other academics of various disciplines and love to listen to them.  I thank God for them.  They study the big questions; those that David says he avoids (Psalms 131:1). There…

168. Longing for the mystery of magnificence

Today I feel like writing a letter to all of you. I want to share my heart on something that I have not acknowledged to many people.  I feel like revealing a part of me that is usually hidden, maybe for a long time even from myself.  It was only when I read a piece of…

167. Powerful principles for heavenly living

We cannot walk away from Philippians – yet. I read again and realized the rich treasure still unlocked in those words.  It is easy to plan a short series – four pieces on four chapters.  It sounds so logical.  It is the second chapter that draws me back.  Words of encouragement and glory about the principles…