Life presses on around us, and we are well aware of it. Still we are trying to slow it down for these few days in Cyprus, waiting on God at our “Bethel.” He is speaking too! And we take joy in all His words as they fall deep into our hearts. We have had glorious…
Category: Faith
Bethel
The Hebrew name, Bethel, comes from two words: Beit meaning “house” and El meaning “God.” As a compound word, Bethel becomes “House of God.” This word has become so popular over the years that it almost seems like an English word now. Many churches or ministries have used it to title their calling or vision….
Pushing the Limit in 2011
“Transitions” by Israeli painter, Yoram Raanan Catch Phrases for the year or for product, etc. express the spirit of the something. Over the years, we have marched to the beat of “Blue Bell: We eat all we can and sell the rest” “L’Oreal: Because you are worth it.” “Meow Mix: Tastes so good cats ask…
Bears Repetition
“repeat the sounding joy” refuses to be packed away with tinsel
‘… far as the curse is found… ‘
“Joy to the World” is an enduringly beautiful Christmas carol, written in 1719 by English writer, Isaac Watts. Lowell Mason in 1939 adapted the lyrics and put them to music. It is believed that he arranged an old melody written originally by Handel. The words encourage my faith each season. Joy to the world! the…
the Bethlehem light
the Bethlehem light was not a star at all rather a portal burst open from heaven pouring down glories– love overflowing. The kingdom above could not contain its joy any longer. The night sky split open as the Word became flesh. Enraptured shepherds and wise men gazed with unveiled eyes. Imagine: Unto us a son is…
Angels
In my immediate world, the season of fall brings a dichotomy of ideas and events to life.
Time… Not Space
One of the great Jewish thinkers and philosopher of modern times was Abraham Joshua Heschel. The European rabbi who ended up in the USA saw the teachings of the Hebrew prophets as a clarion call for social action in America eventually and worked for civil rights and against the war in Viet Nam. He was an…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 