He was a lesser-known leader compared to his brother Moses. But he was a giant of the faith in his own right. During the confrontation with Pharoah, he was the eloquent speaker on behalf of Moses, and ultimately of Yahweh. Later, he became the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LDR. That’s “long distance relationship” for you who belong to my generation. The pandemic has shifted practically all our relationships to long distance mode. We call it social distancing so that even our neighbors become...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I regretted it at once, even as the words flowed out of my mouth. I have lost count of the many times I spoke or acted too soon and hurt someone, especially those closest to me. A leader is called to action, but not to impulsive action. Moses is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Keep it simple. We all heard that adage countless times. We hate it when people overcomplicate things. As a teacher, I have always strived to simplify things so that my students can understand what I am trying to say (not always successful...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Very few leaders have a country named after them. Jacob is one of those rare individuals. He is more popularly known by his other name, Israel. He fathered the twelve patriarchs that eventually blossomed to become the twelve tribes of the Jewish...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
During our recent high school “reunion” via Zoom, one of the tips given to us for life in retirement was determining and doing what makes you happy. Since time immemorial, people have been craving for happiness with mixed results. Some...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As a young pastor, I had to confront a much older member of our church regarding what I perceived as disorderly conduct. Because of his pugnacious reputation, I visited his house with some trepidation. True to form, after I presented what I felt...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last Saturday, I was in a Zoom reunion with my high school classmates, and the theme was retirement planning. A key issue discussed was whether one has enough income, such as from investments, to support oneself and spouse after stopping from work.
He is one of the truly remarkable leaders in the Bible. His accomplishments tower above the saints of old. In the middle of human depravity, his spiritual credentials were impeccable. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I am not sure it’s something to be proud of. But our country has the most extended and strictest lockdown in the world. As I write this, we are approaching the fifth month of some form of quarantine. Coping with prolonged confinement has...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
