Things have changed greatly for everyone in the last few months. COVID-19, social distancing, stock market woes and economic fears, lay-offs, and unemployment – all these concerns have many wondering if this is the new “normal.” While in no way seeking to treat any or all of these highly serious matters flippantly, the people of…
Many of us would be much better off spiritually, mentally and emotionally if we only better listened to the little ones. Recently this truth struck me yet again to the depth of my soul. If we really listened to the words that children sing in praise to God, our faith would be much greater, our…
“What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his…
These words were part of David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan upon hearing of their deaths (2 Samuel 1:19-20). Those in positions of responsibility and influence can fall, as did King Saul, and it’s something that can happen to any of us too. No one in the church today – not elders, preachers, deacons, teachers…