In the Bible, not only is the aggressiveness of destruction expressed by the term “to and fro” (Joel 2:9, KJV) but also the intensity of godly pursuit (Zechariah 4:10). The one describes the LORD’S army that has come to destroy utterly; the other describes God’s benevolent...
Let’s face it, not all adult children are dysfunctional, any more than all parents are enablers. Many adult children have been raised to have deep respect for their parents and themselves. For these children, the thought of taking advantage of anyone, let alone the parents...
Those of us attending a recent Shabbat service at the Bethany Center witnessed a unique and vivid demonstration of life and the difference between illuminating a thought or idea with extensive life experience and maturity or presenting a new canvas, ready to experience with youthful energy. Neither...
I first met Victoria Sarvadi back in October of 2014 when a mutual friend introduced us. I had just finished helping Susie Jennings, the founder of Operation Care International, to write and edit her first book; 31 Days of Mountaintop Miracles. She wanted me to...
With a deep sense of hopelessness, Pilate groaned as he said to Jesus, “What is truth?” Feel the weight of despair in his words. Jesus had said to him, “I have come to bear witness to the Truth.” Here was—as it still is—the great cultural and experiential divide...
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." (2 Corinthians 4:6) "At midday, O king, I saw in the way...