Does Jesus Care if You Catch Coronavirus?
There are many moments in life when all is running smoothly and the circumstances are great. Don’t you love those times. Robert Browning perfectly captured this feeling when he penned the line, “God’s in His heaven— All’s right with the world.” But what about when life isn’t going so smoothly. What about when the news is full of scary updates on the latest country that has been infected by the coronavirus. Or that feeling of unease when you walk through your local supermarket and can’t help but notice the diminishing shelves of food. Does knowing God even make a difference? Is it possible to experience peace in the middle of such uncertainty?
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Re-enactment
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.
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The Bugle and Rosh Hashanah
Long ago when houses were made of wood and straw, and no one dreamed of growing up to be a fireman (because there was no such thing), something happened that might change how you think about Rosh Hashanah.
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Look What Came Out of That Rock!
Moses 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?
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Move Over, Richard Cory: A Lonely Life
Anyone 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.
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Australia and Freedom of Speech
Who can and who cannot? It’s all over the Jewish news this week, and the results may be very long lasting. Is there a content test for freedom of speech? Should there be a muzzle on sportspeople who want to talk about what they believe or don’t believe? From the get-go, let me say forthrightly, NOT! Freedom of speech must also allow for speech with which I seriously disagree.
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The Lion King: Called for What?
I 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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