Taxes and Public/Private Education

“Tax money for schools” was the subject of a recent radio discussion. It is my understanding that the Iowa state legislature included a tax break for those who give donations to scholarship fund for those who wish to attend Christian or parochial schools. To my sorrow, the opinions of those who called in often revealed an… Read More

Tell your emotions, “You’re not in charge of me.”

“Emotions are a great gift from God. But the Lord never intended them to serve as our guide.”  ~ Wayne Stiles Tests, follow-up tests, and waiting, waiting, waiting for results. Is it cancer? Knee surgery, physical therapy, put the cane away, pain-free walking…Oops. need the cane again. When people ask how I’m doing, do I respond… Read More

Metamorphosis of Tamar: From Acted-On to Actor

Look at grammar for a Bible study? Can you think of anything that would elicit a louder groan? Grammar plays a key role in seeing the transformation of Tamar in Genesis 38. Don’t believe me? I’ll make it easy for you and colorize the subjects and verbs in the eight verses (in both sentences and… Read More