Category Archives: Wake Up Calls

God’s Wilderness, Works, and Wonders ~ Part 3: A Memorial Day Interlude with Elijah

While it’s not a total departure, today’s edition does depart a bit from our usual format. In the midst of the hectic days following our 

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“But if Christ Be not Risen,” Part 2:  Resurrection ~ Thy Kingdom Come

As Palm Sunday greets us tomorrow, the dawning of 2026’s anniversary of Resurrection Sunday is only

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“But if Christ Be not Risen,” Part I: Resurrection ~ An End or a New Beginning?

As we approach another anniversary of the most consequential and impactful event in human history, Jesus’ homeland is 

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On the Way ~ Or Just ‘In’ the Way?

As a kid, I always wanted to get involved however I could with any chores, tasks, or projects my grandpa happened to be doing. If I came back 

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A Heart Monitor That Doesn’t Need Batteries

Have you seen that TV commercial where a guy stops random people coming by his little stand to ask a question? After his friendly greeting, he simply says, “How’s 

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Restoring Unity’s Indispensable Element

An illustration introduced in a class I was involved with decades ago crossed my mind again recently. It was designed to clarify a concept the presenter called 

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