by sworel | May 7, 2023 | 2023, Musings
“The extreme greatness of Christianity lies in the fact that it does not seek a supernatural remedy for suffering but a supernatural use for it” (Simone Weil, philosopher). Pain is an incredible tool in the hand of God. Pain produces patient endurance (II Cor. 1:6)....
by sworel | Apr 30, 2023 | 2023, Musings, Uncategorized
I laughed when I read this story. Apparently, an older gentleman was doing some grocery shopping and noticed a dad shopping with his son. The boy was doing a great deal of complaining as they made their way along the store aisles. The elderly gentleman passed by them...
by sworel | Apr 23, 2023 | 2023, Musings
I recently read that Mumbai (the capital city of India) established 16 different “no selfie zones” across the city. They are concerned about the rise in accidents and deaths occurring because people get so absorbed with their own agenda (getting a cool picture of...
by sworel | Apr 16, 2023 | 2023, Musings
Awhile back, I read these remarks and the impact continues to reverberate in my heart. I don’t know who wrote it, and since it is quite old, I am not confident of the statistics. But the importance of the words still nudges my heart. Maybe they will yours as well. It...
by sworel | Apr 9, 2023 | 2023, Musings
Coronations are cool events. Great Britain is gearing up for one this spring. Charles the III has followed his mother, Queen Elizabeth II and was declared King right after his mom’s death. But his coronation as a monarch is another matter. Borrowing heavily from...
by sworel | Apr 2, 2023 | 2023, Musings
Like everyone else, I have been deeply impacted by the senseless shooting that took place last week at the Christian school in Nashville. I guess it has been particularly disturbing because I have spent my entire adult life ministering to kids in a school just like...
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