Hubby Ron and I cried a lot the last few days. I’m sad to the core, but I don’t mind, because a big love deserves a big grief. Hubby and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Labradoodle, Dude. Known to many friends as “the Dude,” known to our veterinarian staff as “the Dudester,” … Read more
Covenant relationship looks like this: if I give of myself to take care of my covenant partner, tending to their needs and desires; and they give themselves to caring for me, we are both satisfied! We love well. We have mutual joy. There will be no no lack, no sorrow, no striving. God’s definitions of … Read more
As I write this, we are in the middle of what worshiping Jews call “The Days of Awe,” observed during the first ten days of every Jewish New Year. Observant Jews focus on reading Scripture, dedicate extra time with God, and examine one’s heart and life in light of God’s ways. Thus each Jewish new … Read more
