Why does the Almighty not set times for judgment? Why must those who know him look in vain for such days? (Job 24:1 NIV) Today I was talking with someone about the presidential race and all the “bad guys” in the political sphere. We agreed that God will judge those whoContinue Reading
Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord! Here’s why—he’s better than anyone could ever imagine. Yes, he’s always loving and kind, and his faithful love never ends.So, go ahead—let everyone know it! Tell the world how he broke through and delivered you from the power of darkness and has gathered usContinue Reading
The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. (Psalm 41:3 NIV) Yesterday I had an unexpected opportunity to rest. You know, the kind of rest that happens when you have a full weekend and have to cancel events? The kind of rest that involves chicken soup,Continue Reading
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14 NIV) Like other human disasters, the recent destruction of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has created stories of heroism, tragedy, and blessing. The following article by Aimee Herd was posted on Breaking Christian News onContinue Reading
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 NIV) [I found this post from two years ago – to the exact day! – that sounds a lot like our world in 2024. Today’s statistics may be different (an article I read today saidContinue Reading
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” (Proverbs 17:22 NLT) Last weekend I traveled out of state to visit my parents and sisters. One afternoon we met at a city museum that was hosting a traveling exhibit about Jim Henson of Sesame StreetContinue Reading
[After a full weekend away visiting out-of-state family, I have returned home, but do not have a new post ready to publish. I pray this one speaks to you as it continues to speak to me.] “Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His giftContinue Reading
“The power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” (Psalm 37:17 NIV) “Oh, yes! Tell us about Aslan!” said several voices at once; for once again that strange feeling—like the first signs of spring, like good news, had come over them. “Who is Aslan?” asked Susan.“ Aslan?” saidContinue Reading
I am away from home, visiting out-of-state family. Tomorrow I will attend a familiar, but not our home, church. No matter where I go, though, the words of Psalm 84 resonate: I yearn for the loveliness of God’s dwelling place. Today let us pray that all those whose hearts cryContinue Reading
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. (Proverbs 14:2-3, 34 NIV) Righteous and Just God, We pray for aContinue Reading