Psalm 119:131 – Panting
Going from words to meaning and from principles to sound action is hard work. We need to make the effort, but also recognize the reality: We won’t necessarily get there.
Psalm 119:100 – More Understanding than the Elders
I use the story of Susanna in the Greek additions to Daniel as a basis to think about elders and wisdom.
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Psalm 119:99 – Teachers
I reflect on teaching, emphasizing joy in students surpassing their teachers. Embracing their wisdom fosters growth, rather than insecurity, highlighting valuable teacher-student dynamics.
Do You Really See Other People?
A grocery store experience highlights how personal perspectives shape our observations of others, urging a deeper understanding beyond superficial judgments and reflections.
Psalm 119:34 – I Will Guard It with My Whole Mind
Give me understanding, and I will keep your Instruction (Torah).I will guard it with my entire mind. The heart, in ancient Israel, represented the mind or intellect. I have translated this as “mind.” This goes with the beginning of the verse, “Give me understanding.” There’s a basic principle here that I find repeatedly in scripture:…
Lazy Labeling
I frequently hear various people complain about labeling. We shouldn’t label people, they tell me. But labeling is essential. Language wouldn’t function without labels. For example, sitting right next to me as I write this is a cat. I label him “cat” and I tell you he’s a cat, and we communicated. Behold, the cat,…