Musings

When I read Esther’s story in the Bible I can relate to a question her guardian, Mordecai, posed concerning her destiny. He asked her, “…who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14, NKJV) In the same way, I must accept such times as this in which I am called by God to fulfill my destiny. That is, if I want to succeed! This applies even to the details of daily living. Let me explain myself—today, in 2024, I’ve had to face the fact I cannot long for the technologically simpler times of the 20th century! This day, this year, is the time God has chosen to place me, to place us all. We are here for a reason. When we accept the times we’re living in, we can celebrate them, challenges and all.

“WHAT IS TRUTH?” This was the question Pilate asked Jesus 2,000 years ago when he delivered Him to the people to be crucified. Was this a rhetorical question or is there something for which he earnestly needed an answer? As the Roman governor of the day, we might consider him an intelligent man. I wonder if he thought he knew. Or better -- if he hoped Jesus might be able to inform him of the answer. Pilate’s simple question is, in my opinion, deeply profound.

Imagine for a moment, you're a dog......wouldn’t it be great to just flop down on your back in the cool green grass and get a dog's perspective on life? Just take a little time out from your busy days and enjoy simply being alive!!

THE RED ROSE—In my mind this gorgeous red rose is a perfect expression of beautiful simplicity. I am captivated by its color; by its uniquely regal fragrance; by the delicate softness and shape of the petals. Every time I see a rose, especially a red one, I want to...