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…
Christians should ask, “What is being done to intentionally reach and to thoughtfully involve those who are single in the family of God?”
It’s been said that “a man’s home is his castle,” but in Psalm 142, a king’s castle is a cave. I doubt that David put a “Home Sweet Home” sign at the entrance! Caves are dark and damp, with a conspicuous lack of light. The cave may go on and on in its darkness, with…
We should neither worship nor live in the past, but how foolish it would be to fail to see the past’s value. Our experiences and memories of the past impact our present and profoundly influence our future. Learning from the past in order to love and glorify our God more in the present/future is a…
How’s your intake? Most believers are aware that Scripture admonishes us to, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly with all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16). We know Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). We must appreciate there’s a…
As I write these words, it’s our wedding anniversary. A few years ago (actually, it’s a little more than a few), our gracious God blessed me with the greatest treasure He’s given me outside of Jesus and the salvation to be found in Him. He blessed me with my wife and best friend. I cannot…