The biblical patriarch Jacob was opportunist. He took advantage of his brother Esau’s weak character and bought the birthright inheritance on the cheap for a bowl of stew. He took advantage of his father Isaac’s poor sensory perception and got…
The Heart of Corporate Worship
The purpose of corporate worship is not to induce personal euphoria. If someone says to me, “I didn’t get anything out of worship this morning,” I need to say, “Good, it wasn’t for you anyway.” When someone says to me,…
Iranian Astrologers and True Worship
One of my many roles at church is Keeper of the Sign. That isn’t an official title, but it is in keeping with my British sense of pomp and majesty. In the execution of my official duties, I have avoided…
Wish Me Happy Holidays
I have been informed by several friends that they have been making a point to say “Merry Christmas” to anyone who wishes them “Happy Holidays”. It would seem that some of them do it in such a way as to…