What’s Your Why?

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you have to make a hard decision?  Maybe you have to decide between doing what the rules, or the expectations say…and doing what you know in your heart, is right?   When I find myself in ethical dilemmas like this, when I have to make a difficult or challenging decision, I … More What’s Your Why?

Fill the Lamps

In our Old Testament reading for today, Joshua, the son of Nun, the successor of Moses, the weary warrior, stands before the people of Shechem with a Word from the Lord.  He clears his throat, cups his hands, and says in a voice loud enough for all to hear, “Thus says the Lord, the God of … More Fill the Lamps

The Problem of the Heart

I recently read about an art museum that was having trouble keeping its guests from touching, and damaging, its priceless works of art. The paintings and sculptures that were on display were all becoming dirty and damaged.  The museum put out signs that said, “Do not touch!”  They strategically placed security guards throughout the displays…they had cameras … More The Problem of the Heart