by sworel | Dec 15, 2024 | 2024, Musings
According to the former President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and History and some historians from England, Egypt, Germany and India, our world doesn’t know much about political tranquility. Their studies concluded that since 3600 B.C., the world has...
by sworel | Dec 8, 2024 | 2024, Musings
Tis the season for a renewed sensed of gratitude for all that the Lord has done for us. “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever “(Ps. 136:1). Sitting around that massive holiday table covered with mounds of wonderful food, it was very easy...
by sworel | Nov 17, 2024 | 2024, Uncategorized
As a lover of words, I really enjoy books that help me understand the nuances behind some of the stories in our Bible. In Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ book, “Lessons in Leadership,” the translation of a Hebrew term recently lit up a story for me. In this book, Sacks’ first...
by sworel | Nov 10, 2024 | 2024, Musings
Don’t you just wish you could take a pill and wake up tomorrow all spiritually mature and mirroring the attributes of Jesus? Instead, you and I are told that we must persevere in our spiritual pursuits, practicing what we know will bring spiritual fruit to our lives....
by sworel | Oct 27, 2024 | 2024, Musings
In Matthew 11:28-30 all of us who are weary and burdened, are encouraged to take up the yoke of Christ and learn of Him. And He then promises that we will find rest for our souls. Every time I have heard that passage preached (or taught it myself), the emphasis has...
by sworel | Oct 20, 2024 | 2024, Musings
Let’s say that you get cornered at your spouse’s company picnic by a couple of nosey workers from the warehouse. And they ask you the question, “So, who are you?” You might start by identifying your spouse. You might share that you love to swim and watch the Olympics....
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