Recently, I saw a wonderful production of Daniel. Elaborate costumes, live music, and even live animals walked down the aisles onto the stage. I empathized with the pressure Daniel and his companions—Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego—felt living in a foreign land filled with ungodly practices. From the moment they arrived, they faced decisions requiring firm conviction. Even their food choices reflected their values as they managed bodies they had dedicated to God. I wonder if I would be that strong in a … Continue reading →