Hesed
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His ‘hesed’ endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) At my seminary, there was a woman named Hesed. I had not yet taken any […]
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His ‘hesed’ endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) At my seminary, there was a woman named Hesed. I had not yet taken any […]
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
As an ex-hippie (sometimes I suspect I’m not so “ex”), I pay a lot of attention to the peace and love verses. I am always excited about the peace of Romans
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” — John 14:27 Have you ever had a stressful event or day and then wondered, “How can I find
Finding Peace John 14:27 Read Post »
As we approach Election Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the privilege and responsibility we hold as citizens- citizens of the United States, but also of God’s
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My brother Todd and my parents had a difficult relationship. They met with a psychiatrist who suggested that their relationship was toxic and advised them to part ways. My parents
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…” Colossians 1:16 I recently had a chance to go snorkeling. It is something Bev and
A friend of mine warned me about the Gongyzo virus. This virus is a worldwide, highly infectious, and devastating condition that does not discriminate—everyone is susceptible, and there is no
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name…” Luke 6:22 Over the years, there have been many martyrs and many
Amidst Persecution Read Post »
“…For you are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people’s bones and all sorts of impurity.28 Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly
“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6 It’s