Mourning the Hopelessness of a Jewish Seder

Mourning the Hopelessness of a Jewish Seder

Until now, the Seder has been a mystery to me. Being raised a Christian, I knew little about Jewish traditions or celebrations. Of course, I knew our Savior was crucified during the Passover and the Exodus story on which it is based. But I knew nothing of the Seder,...
Early Lessons In Empathy

Early Lessons In Empathy

My family, circa 1940. I had yet to be born. Each of us experiences childhood in unique ways, for each soul is unique.  If believers allow these formative experiences to teach us, we may use these lessons learned as we walk with Him.  I often reflect on my...
The Two Redemptions of Vincent van Gogh

The Two Redemptions of Vincent van Gogh

Perhaps no name in the world of art is more universally recognized than that of the painter Vincent van Gogh.  It appears that he sold only three paintings during his lifetime.  But in the years following his death in 1890 at age thirty-seven, his work...