Author: Idealist At Large

I'm an 'INFP'-type idealist: I love beauty, and want to make things better, whether more beautiful, fair, or functional (I believe what we make should be both beautiful and functional, not one or the other - or neither). Life is hard, but there is hope and light in it, too. I just started a newsletter for Christian singles in mid-life: read and subscribe at not-alone.beehiiv.com
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The Saviour is my example of what an elder Brother (or sister) should be. And although He is really my half-brother, He treats me as a full, equal sister, offering me a share in His inheritance, inviting and expecting me to become like unto Him. He is the example of humility, selflessness, faith in another, … Continue reading

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Ancient Israel and the command to kill: bloodthirsty or merciful?

The Old Testament is full of extraordinary events and fascinating people. Far removed from our time, the differences between life then and now are sometimes enormous, enough that it can be very difficult to comprehend some of the more astonishing occurrences it records. Things that we find inconceivable – like a whole sea dividing itself, … Continue reading Ancient Israel and the command to kill: bloodthirsty or merciful?

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Be of good cheer

A couple of months ago, I was studying chapters 14-16 of John. They’re really nice chapters where the Lord is explaining to his disciples what will soon occur for him and them. He’s also helping them understand why it’s necessary and how they can remain at peace despite the loneliness and difficulty to come. In … Continue reading Be of good cheer

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Feeding the 5000

Feeding the 5000 – click on this link to watch I love this video (it’s the latest in The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos). It says to me that the Saviour can do the same with our lives: He can make miracles with the insufficient, broken, halting pieces that we bring, and make them enough. In … Continue reading Feeding the 5000