“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked” (Ephesians 2:1). Before meeting Christ, we were trapped in spiritual death, utterly incapable of saving ourselves or earning favor with God. Our sinful desires controlled us and we were obliviously headed for destruction. Reflect deeply on…
James compares our lives to a mist, fleeting and transient. This analogy challenges our tendency to boast in our achievements, reminding us of our limited time on earth. As you reflect on the brevity of life, consider how you can live with a deeper sense of purpose and reliance on…
In light of today’s jury decision, it is no wonder the families of the Parkland victims feel as though the justice system failed them.
“Man in his pomp will not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.” Psalm 49:12 Over the course of my sabbatical I had the privilege of reading Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel, Anna Karenina. To say that I enjoyed the book would be true, but not quite sufficient. I would…
“So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.” (Psalm 71:18) What is the value of a living a long life? Why do we desire it and pursue it and…
