Over the course of the past two months, the phrases, “I’m too busy,” and “I know you are so busy,” have seemed to grate on my nerves like fingernails scraping down a chalkboard—you know that feeling—making me wince and cringe more than ever before. We have many metaphors and parables, especially Jesus’ words to Martha [...]

Some time ago, I read a study about how difficult it is for nature shows to find more than one hour of uninterrupted natural sound.  Bruce Rutkoski, nicknamed Natureguy, writes the following at http://www.natureguystudio.com/bio.html: Today, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find places that are free of human made noise, where good recordings can be [...]

The Bible has some absolutely shocking stories in it—like some of the experiences from the days of the Kings of Israel—and 2 Kings 10:16-17 contains one such shocking encounter: Then Jehu said, “Now, come with me, and see how devoted to the Lord I am.” So Jehonadab rode along with him. When Jehu arrived in [...]