Loosening Our Grip on Life

When we were born, we came forth from the womb, grabbing life. Doctors call it Palmar's Grasp, a newborn's instinctive reflex to make a fist. Though ironically, at the moment of death, we experience the opposite; our hand is opened and at ease.The Old Testament character Job must have observed this reality. At a time …

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The Blessing of a Loosened Grip

When we were born, we came forth from the womb, grabbing life. Doctors call it Palmar's Grasp, a newborn's instinctive reflex to make a fist. Though ironically, at the moment of death, we experience the opposite; our hand is opened and at ease.

Peace…Be Still

Another violent storm swept across the Sea of Galilee, and the disciples' boat was in the throes of destruction again. Waves were crashing over the hull, and the ship was taking on water. Yet Jesus is sound asleep in the stern of the boat (Mark 4:38). Did you know this is the only reference in …

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Peace…Be Still

Another violent storm swept across the Sea of Galilee, and the disciples' boat was in the throes of destruction again. Waves were crashing over the hull, and the ship was taking on water. Yet Jesus is sound asleep in the stern of the boat (Mark 4:38). Did you know this is the only reference in the Bible to Jesus sleeping? That's no coincidence.