Psalm 113 A Catholic priest once said, “The poor tell us who we are, the prophets tell us who we could be. So, we hide the poor and kill the prophets.” That certainly mirrors the biblical account of our walk with God. Of course, we don’t kill prophets today, right? Maybe not in a…
Hebrews 10:32-39 Over our summer vacation, my wife and I read a book together. As we traveled, we listened to “What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing.” This is an important topic for my wife. As a social worker, she is adamant about holistic approaches to therapy and healing. The book…
What doesn’t work out for you isn’t a waste. It’s a part of your journey. Read Romans 8:28
Jeremiah 31:31-34 It stopped being news years ago. The American church is in decline. Any quick look at the numbers will show you. Of course, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic not only exposed those trends, it contributed to them. It’s now new, but that doesn’t stop new reports. Every so often, some article…
If it’s God’s opportunity, you’ll know it’s worth the effort. Read Colossians 3:23-24
Isaiah 11: 1-9 They are some of the most familiar words at Christmastime: A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse. That line begins a passage from Isaiah 11. It’s a vision of the righteous king who is to come. Of course, the prophet Isaiah has much more to say about this…