March 1
Day 262: Landmines There is a story of king Saul in 1 Samual 13. As I read this earlier today, I saw way too much of myself. Saul had ben king of Israel for a year. Saul and not enough men are already in trouble, surrounded by Philistines. Already exhausted, under resourced and outnumbered. Saul […]
February 28
Day 261: It's Not Saul Every high school has a Saul. Every college too. You remember the guy. Loud, extroverted, center of attention. Commanded the lunchroom. Often demeaning toward others. Homecoming King. BMOC. I remember meeting a kid at Thunder Mountain HS whose name is Saul. I almost burst out laughing. Very nice kid, though. […]
February 27
Day 260: Carried Us Through the Storm Today is a wet mess. Rain, snow, back to rain, back to snow, throw in some wind, and blend until smooth (?) It seems as if every day comes with a new "winter storm warning." Maybe a metaphor for life. We obsess over what may be around the […]
February 26
Day 259: Call Me Eli First Samuel begins with a lady named Hannah. She is married to a nice guy, endures a "sister wife" (never great), and is not a Mom. The sister wife has a pile of kids. And she daily reminds Hannah of what she has, and what Hannah has not. Hannah prays, […]