Monthly Archives: October 2018

The Favor of God

Posted on October 26, 2018 by artechoes

It seemed to be an ordinary Sabbath—filled with ordinary Sabbath ritual. Each man and woman expected a reading from the scroll, prayer, and perhaps an admonition. God brought dynamite instead—upending their expectations and challenging them to believe an impossible thing—the … Continue reading →

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Barney and the Midnight-Blue Blanket: the Power of Shame

Posted on October 15, 2018 by artechoes

Recently my extraordinarily active (and almost-brilliant) dog, Barnabus, chewed a giant hole in my husband’s blanket. Yes, my husband has a blanket. It’s not a security blanket, but it’s a perfect weight. Every night he pulls it over himself before … Continue reading →