What’s in a Name?
Born the ninth child in our family, I was named Lydia. My five older sisters wanted to name me Esther, so I became Lydia Esther.…
Read MoreBorn the ninth child in our family, I was named Lydia. My five older sisters wanted to name me Esther, so I became Lydia Esther.…
Read MoreDuring a recent conversation with my granddaughter, the subject arose regarding the androcentric essence of the Bible and the God who inspired it — a…
Read MorePriscilla showed up at my front door after sundown one July evening. Her pumpkin-round face and piercing black eyes were framed in shiny black hair…
Read MoreAt ten years old, our youngest complained about a group leader who talked too much. I encouraged him to be tolerant, pointing out that some…
Read MoreAll the relatives gathered in the living room for the celebration. In the center, four-year-old Donny bounced up and down in front of his colorful…
Read MoreYou must have faced the challenge from time to time, I suspect, of answering weighty questions that were put to you. As with most individuals,…
Read MoreDuring my eight years as a business education teacher I trained students to succeed in their careers. They graduated to become accountants, administrative assistants, or…
Read MoreThe book of Ezekiel begins with the prophet’s calling. At age 30, Ezekiel was in exile with Israel on the Kebar River when God singled…
Read MoreI had the privilege of interviewing a special lady named Jessica recently. I met her at church when she was about nine or so, and…
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