Blessed are Those Who are the Kingdom of God

Blessed are Those Who are the Kingdom of God

based on notes from teachings on the Kingdom by Rev. David Pileggi Imagine… Imagine you are sitting on this hillside by Lake Tiberias (we know it as the Sea of Galilee). The sun is warm but the breeze from the lake keeps you from feeling too hot. You are seated with...
Lessons from a Baby Bird

Lessons from a Baby Bird

The Baby Bird Recently, I noticed that our dog, Clemmy, was very interested in something in the backyard. Going out to investigate, I saw she’d discovered a baby bird. It was very much alive but evidently had fallen out of the nest while it was too young to fly. I...
Alternative Medicine and the Christian

Alternative Medicine and the Christian

Is Money an Idol? I recently heard a preacher challenge the congregation about idolatry—using a checkbook as an example. Totally valid. After all, we do tend to trust our money will keep us safe, buy us happiness, and more. Interestingly enough, nobody got up and...
Forgiving the Unforgivable

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Before it was published, I had a comment on a Facebook post about Unforgivable. It went along the lines of, “That’s not a good title for a Christian to choose.” I beg to differ. Unforgivable Things Happen You see, much of what happened during WWII (and any war) is...
Everybody Has a Story

Everybody Has a Story

The Story There are a few things I’ve known for as long as I can remember. First, NEVER touch Dad while he’s asleep. He’ll jump, shout, and might hit you. Second, Mom has a chocolate stash or two, and nobody had better touch them. And third, it’s important to unplug...
Does the Truth Really Set us Free?

Does the Truth Really Set us Free?

The tweet asked if the truth really sets us free. I know Jesus said it does in Jn 8:32, so it must be true. But in what sense did He mean it? The Truth Could Cause Panic I’m currently working on a book about my father’s childhood. (As of this update, the book is...