As Hurricane Isaac neared the Louisiana coast on Aug. 29, 2012, the winds picked up, the lights flickered, and the power went out in our Gentilly home. For us, and many other New Orleanians, electricity would be out for seven full days. Isaac was only a Category 1 storm but it did cause quite a … Continue reading The legend of the ‘lucky’ generator
‘Not a Marxist’ & things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part Two
The idea for this two-part series developed as I read post after post accusing Christian leaders I know and respect of being Marxists because of their responses to George Floyd's death and their calls for racial reconciliation. In each case, these leaders promoted nothing Marxist, only ideas drawn from Scripture. It is obvious that none … Continue reading ‘Not a Marxist’ & things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part Two
‘I am not a Marxist’ & other things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part One
We live in strange times. COVID-19. Racial tension. Socio-economic and political upheaval. A president who likes to tweet. Our nation has not experienced days this strange since World War I and the years that followed. I see many comparisons between our current situation and the years between 1918 (the “Spanish” flu pandemic) and 1928 (the … Continue reading ‘I am not a Marxist’ & other things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part One
The burden of constant vigilance
Each time June 1 rolls around, my attention becomes divided ever so slightly and it stays divided until late September. As the date approaches, whether I’m at home, in Israel on an archaeological dig, or in Oklahoma visiting family, I dread what that day means. I know that it will take a lot of energy. … Continue reading The burden of constant vigilance
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