What Makes for Peace
Qumran’s hidden scrolls and Masada’s lofty fortress both reveal a profound lesson: human attempts at self-preservation—through zeal, isolation, or force—inevitably fall. The Dead Sea Scrolls stand as a testament to God’s providence, while Masada’s tragic history underscores the futility of seeking peace by violence. In the end, Jesus’ tears over Jerusalem remind us that real deliverance emerges from surrender to Him rather than from our own striving.
The Stones Cry Out
Greetings! On the morning of our last day in London, my phone buzzed. It was a message from Caleb, who had been with us on the trip: “Good morning! I wanted to let y’all know that I scheduled a visit to the Tower of London this morning at 11 o’clock.” My school-age study of history […]
The Safety of Wisdom and Proportion
Even within our own numbers, we frequently ask each other why certain groups fail and what could cause us to lose our way or disintegrate. Generational continuity, keeping the lamp burning, is a primary imperative in our service and obligation to Jesus. “The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps” (Matt. 25:4).