David by Michelangelo

Far From Worthy

The compliment was more telling than the question. The young man asked, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Since he was a boy he had worked …

The Death of Saul by Gustave Dore

Saul’s Blunder

King Saul did many things wrong. God knew this before hand. In fact, when Israel insisted on having a king like the other nations God gave them a sober warning …

Praying Hands

Prayer and Concentration

Of all the parts of the Christian life the one that I probably have the most shortcomings with is prayer. This is no small tragedy as prayer is one of …

Coffee Beans

On Cold-Brew Coffee

When you order cold coffee drinks at most coffee shops what the barista usually does is brew the coffee with hot water and then combine it with ice. Cold coffee …

Moses Breaking the Tablets of The Law by Gustave Dore

Very Bad Words

When I was a teenager I once asked my grandmother if saying G**D*** was really all that bad. My simple minded reasoning went something like this: Saying G**D*** is not …