by Edward Thal | Jul 28, 2026 | Spiritual
It’s tempting to feel superior to the Israelites who wandered aimlessly in the wilderness for so long, doubting God, always complaining, sometimes rebelling and often sinning. They experienced miracle after miracle, they had a leader who heard God’s voice and received...
by Edward Thal | Apr 6, 2026 | Social
by Edward Thal | Mar 31, 2026 | Spiritual
Followers of the Christian religion have a few designated days to be in a place of worship—Christenings, weddings, Christmas, and of course Easter. Catholics throw in Lent for good measure. For Jews, it’s Passover and Pentecost and the Day of Atonement and...
by Edward Thal | Feb 17, 2026 | Social
It is not unusual to hear that another “Christian” rock band leader has rejected Christ. Falling away from faith in Jesus Christ is a tragedy that must be lamented whenever it occurs, but in an era of mega churches and fluffy sermonettes and frothy “music”...
by Edward Thal | Jan 20, 2026 | Social
We still live in the shadow of 911. That shocking day in September 2001 confronted America with a challenge to examine who we are and what we believe in the face of a powerful ideological force that seeks to destroy us. 25 years later our response to the challenge...
