Tag Archives: Christianity

Hamstrung Horses

I recently visited the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge in Valley City, ND. In operation since 1908, the bridge is 3,860 feet long and 162 feet above the Sheynne river. It was amazing to watch a train cross it as I stood watching from far below. “Because the bridge was of vital importance in moving supplies andContinue reading “Hamstrung Horses”

Another Chicken Parable

The weather has been warm enough to move my chickens out of the coop and into the chicken tractors. Chicken tractors are mobile coops that roll around the yard. After a whole winter cooped up in the coop, the chickens should have been very happy to graze green grass and feel the Spring breezes. ButContinue reading “Another Chicken Parable”

A Prayer Listen

“Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil,” the Preacher wrote in his book of Ecclesiastes. This past Saturday, there were a lot of things I could haveContinue reading “A Prayer Listen”

Delusions

The prophet Jeremiah watched the young men of his generation trudge up into the hills to worship a delusion. Lots of young men traveled the paths up into the high places around Israel. They wanted to worship an idol that would guarantee their health, wealth, and well-being. They all lost their way. The idol consumedContinue reading “Delusions”

Travel Weary Yet Full

When the disciples followed Jesus up on the mountainside, their baskets were empty. They’d already been on the road, ministering to others. They were weary, worn, and empty. My backpack was full as I wandered through the Denver airport this week. I had a three hour layover, and I was ready to participate in theContinue reading “Travel Weary Yet Full”

Easter Everyday

In Paul’s last letter, he wrote to Timothy, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.” Tradition has it that Paul was beheaded by Nero because of his faith in Jesus. And it does seem kind of ludicrous, doesn’t it? Is being beheaded coming safely anywhere?Continue reading “Easter Everyday”

A Little Salty

Listen HERE There’s an old wooden case filled with salt spoons hanging on the wall of our dining room.  A salt spoon is a tiny spoon that people used to scoop salt from a tiny dish called a salt cellar. Those were the days before salt shakers were a thing. When I was about eightContinue reading “A Little Salty”

Why Don’t They Fast?

Listen HERE Inquiring minds wanted to know: why were the disciples of Jesus not fasting when everyone else was? This month, my Muslim friends have been fasting for Ramadan, and my Catholic friends are fasting for Lent. Some years, I have fasted from some foods during the Lenten season. This year, I have not. SomeContinue reading “Why Don’t They Fast?”