Through Danger and Toil

The day has come. Today is the last day of Jerry’s work with the city. For almost thirty years, as both an electrician and a parking meter technician, he has faithfully toiled to serve the people of Urbana. A Valentine’s day, 1990, ice storm injured his back, but it was the accident on July 7, …

Jacob Worshiped

“By faith Jacob, when he was dying,…worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Hebrews 11:21 The father of the twelve tribes of Israel, when he was so weak he couldn’t stand alone, worshiped. At the end, he affirmed God’s worth. That sentence resonated in this morning’s Bible reading. At nearly 60 years …

Methaphor, All

Is every bit of the creation meant to be a metaphor for spiritual realities? At sunrise this morning, the clouds glowed, prettier than the sun alone brightening the horizon. God shows his glory as he lights up the clouds in our lives. When I describe the deep darkness out of which God has delivered me, …