A text message from my son said “Before you read my next message, I am fine.” From that I knew he was alive and compos mentis but also that something had happened. It was


My son, when he was quite young, needed a baby tooth extracted. I sat with him in the room while the dentist performed the procedure. I wanted my presence to give him reassurance and


Sometimes, the only prayer we have the strength to pray is: “God, help me.” No long sentences. No grand theology. Just three words, whispered through tears or shouted in desperation. I’ve prayed that prayer.


God had a grand plan and it included using Moses to rescue and lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. God needed to include Moses in his plan. God had not spoken directly