“In 586 BC the Jewish people’s land of Judah was attacked by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar—whom some versions of the Bible describe as a great dragon. Jerusalem and the temple were set ablaze, and all their gold and treasures taken.… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we make choices that bring a heavy load on us while life is, relatively speaking, a picnic for others. Maybe we’ve committed to helping the elderly and the disadvantaged, or to volunteering in our church. We do these things because we know they’re right, because we feel called to them. Sometimes we step up to the plate simply because… — Ed Strauss Copy Share
“Some days it’s perfectly fine to eat a second breakfast, curl up on the couch, and enjoy a TV show. But that can’t be… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“If we’re honest, we probably admit that those really tough times in our lives—when we were tested right to the edge of our endurance—are… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“The young are usually full of self-confidence, with grand dreams and ambitions. Up to a certain age, we believe that all of our plans… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“In 586 BC the Jewish people’s land of Judah was attacked by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar—whom some versions of the Bible describe as a… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“Being part of a great adventure is more than just enjoying new experiences; it can also be sticking to a dull, difficult path when… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“It’s fine to enjoy familiar surroundings and desire familiar comforts—as long as we understand there may be times when we can’t have them. Sometimes… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“The parallels between Sauron and Satan can’t be missed, especially since Tolkien refers to the “absolute Satanic rebellion and evil of… Sauron.”31 Just as… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
