The Jewish holiday of Tabernacles (Sukkot) which itself is a re-enactment of the history of the wandering in the wilderness by the Jewish people after they left Egypt in 1500 BCE or so. God provided for us; we were cared for; none of our shoes wore out; we had daily food, and so much more.
Read MoreMoses was a fairly older man when the incident I’m going to share with you took place. He was maybe 100, maybe 114, or older. That’s getting up there. And he was a leader of a large group of Jewish people – maybe three million or so by that time. One old guy leading a large crew of wilderness wanderers. I see trouble ahead... how about you?
Read MoreAnyone who has been listening beyond the ping and vibration tones of his smartphone the last few years has heard that the use of this technology is increasing loneliness in its users. Of course, the technology has increased our awareness of others and activities of our families and friends, as well. We know more; we want to know more; we crave such knowledge, and yet, the double-edged sword of information and loneliness is apparent.
Read MoreI love Disney. I think I’ve watched pretty much all of the old cartoons, and I’m now one of the many adults who is eagerly going to the cinema to view the remakes. The Lion King has long been one of my favourites, and when I watched it at the cinema yesterday, it didn’t disappoint. The visuals, as expected, were stunning, and I was interested to note that the story had barely changed from the 1994 classic. I guess Disney knew they already had a masterpiece with a massive fan base on their hands, so they played it quite safe with the remake.
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