238.  The fiery trial is not foreign

There are a few phrases and verses in the Bible that might get lost in the shallow understanding of familiarity.  It is too easy to say the Our Father from memory and hastily ramble through the lines of Psalm 23 entirely  missing the fullness of meaning.  The Bible is not social media or the  morning paper.  The truth that sets…

223.  Leading a “double” life

I know it sounds negative and ominous.  A double life is mostly associated with lies, trickery and pretext.  A spy would necessarily lead a double life, lying about his real intentions, identity, motives and goals, living in fear of being caught.  His success would depend on his own skills of deception.  Cheating on a spouse or partner implies a…