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 Life in the First CenturyCome to the Water in Sonoma once again 8-26-10The year is 1995 and I stand here beside a well, sucking up information like the proverbial sponge. Who knew so many fascinating details could be elicited from Scriptures when one is exposed to the cultural traditions and requirements of ancien... read more… Da Vinci – a code and some misperceptions 5-25-06It’s not that folks in the first century had first and last names, that Mary Christ and Joseph Christ had a baby they named Jesus. Rather than a surname shared with other family members, folks were identified by family affiliation or reference ... read more… Reconciliation between prodigal son and prodigal father 1-19-06Ever look up the word? Random House says prodigal means wastefully extravagant. Last week we began the story of a boy who squandered his inheritance in a “distant” country and ended up feeding pigs, thus jeopardizing his Jewish standin... read more… Depths of meaning in a familiar tale 1-12-06To celebrate “A Symphony of Peace” week, here’s a story of reconciliation. There once was a wealthy farmer who managed a large staff of workers and was highly respected in his community. He and his good wife had raised up two son... read more… Memories of Christmas Eve past 12-15-05Nanjing, China, 1987 After my students had presented the entire Christmas pageant for the Communist leaders, faculty and students of Shenyang Agricultural University, I received accolades from older teachers who “remembered that story from t... read more… |
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