“Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God.” — Deut. 5:12-14 (NLT) As a Fellow, rest is not something I come into contact with very often. When...
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Since we were toddlers, people have told us stories. Almost every child knows the phrase, “Once Upon a Time…” Storytelling is in our nature. We love the adventures, the unexpected twists, a little bit of trouble, and especially the happily-ever-afters. Just about anybody can appreciate either curling up with a good book or watching a...
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There are times when I read the Bible that the people and their cultures seem so far away from me that I feel detached from the story. Their lives are so different from mine in how they eat, dress, where they live, etc. Yet the more I read and dissect their lives, the more I...
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The TV won’t stop talking. I hear so many words – terrible news stories, shallow comedy shows, meaningless reality programs, this celebrity this, that sports game that – following me wherever I go. It’s on all day at work, my phone tells me what Fox News has to say, I get email updates, and ESPN...
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In Alsace, France there is a sixteenth century painting, the Isenheim Altarpiece, which depicts the Crucifixion with John the Baptist and Mary on either side of Jesus. Many details are noteworthy here, but what I love most is John’s finger. He is pointing to Jesus. While it may seem insignificant compared to other imagery in...
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Among mankind, there are few things that tend to cause more dissatisfaction, apathy, and bitterness than work. Work is viewed as a means to an end, namely money, and is, therefore, a necessary evil. Seldom do people refer to labor as inherently good, but instead refer to a good living or making a good wage. ...
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