She was lovely and graceful as she paraded in front of the judges. A statuesque long neck. Silky brown hair. Pouty lips. And a large and shapely hump. What? It was a beauty contest for camels! In many countries in the Middle East, these contests are very popular, and the winners can earn millions of … Continue reading Beauty Contest (1 Samuel 16:7)

“When I was in my twenties, I could pay a few dollars and they would register me. Sometimes I saw others who didn’t have enough funds and the committee would simply waive the fee!” I was listening to a friend describe the evolution of running marathons. Forty years ago, it was a simpler time. As … Continue reading Marathon (Romans 10:13)

As I age, my memory lapses are becoming more frequent. Many of us laugh it off and call it a “senior moment.” It’s usually said in jest—but beneath the humor, there is truth. My memory is not what it was even ten years ago. Names slip away. Songs I once knew by heart fade into … Continue reading Senior Moment (Psalms 51:3)

My text message flashed a beautiful picture of my friends. They were seated at a formal dinner. He was laughing, looking at his wife, who was laughing back at him. They looked like honeymooners—completely in love. And they were. But their smiles hid a tragic truth. He was dying of cancer and had only a … Continue reading We Are All Dying (Psalm 90:12)