Tag Archives: Bible
the Bush that Burns
Moses was out tending the sheep when he saw a bush that was on fire but wasn’t burning. Curious, Moses walked towards the bush. Then he heard someone call out his name. Who are you?, asked Moses. And the reply … Continue reading
reaping what you sow
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7 “Evangelicals”, theoretically, believe the Bible is the word of God and therefore must be respected and used as a point … Continue reading
Demanding Dreams
Constantine (c 272 – 337 AD) was a very ambitious emperor. He saw Christianity, say many scholars, as a means of promoting his political agenda. Initially, Constantine worshipped the pagan sun god, Sol Invictus. So, after Constantine’s conversion, it’s not … Continue reading
Back to the Garden
Genesis narrates how God created the heavens and the earth followed by the stars, the plants, and the animals. Then God picked up some dirt, gave it a form, blew air into it and, voilà, created the first man, Adam. … Continue reading
Tough Translations
Giuseppe Ungaretti (1888-1970) is considered one of Italy’s great modern poets. Like other Futurists, he supported WWI believing a bit of aggressive agitation could help regenerate and energize Italy. So he enrolled in the infantry serving in the trenches. But … Continue reading



