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Some people like to work in “emergency mode”. They feel like it makes them more productive, with adrenalin flowing to make them act quicker and work harder. Leaders will often declare and maintain a “state of emergency” to keep their… Continue Reading →
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD anointed me To bring good news to the humble; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim release to captives And freedom to prisoners; (Isaiah… Continue Reading →
People can swallow all kinds of stuff if it’s buried well enough. This can work for good or evil, depending on what we’re burying. For example, liver provides a lot of nutrition to our bodies, but with a… Continue Reading →
Christians encounter a variety challenges every day. We are keenly aware that the way of the world is antithetical to God and His ways. We are also painfully aware of our weakness to overcome our fleshly desires. But do we… Continue Reading →
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti I believe that we should be people of integrity – “You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another” Leviticus… Continue Reading →
Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. As he was seeking to follow God while facing grief and sorrow, he pondered why the… Continue Reading →
This is a political platitude I have heard several times from Vice President Kamala Harris. The grammar is confusing – is the subject “what can be” or “what has been?” Does “what has been” seek to unburden “what can be”… Continue Reading →
To get what you really need, instead of what you don’t need, search, don’t shop. A friend recently told me about how whenever he goes on the internet to research something, he gets distracted and ends up clicking on… Continue Reading →
Many people find it easier to go to a consistent extreme than to remain at the center of biblical tension. In the book of Proverbs we’re introduced to an individual named Agur whose name means gatherer. Perhaps he was a… Continue Reading →
Hint: What got us into whatever mess we’re in won’t get us out of it. There’s a lot we can do to get ourselves in trouble, bad circumstances, and/or psychological distress. Anger/aggression, dishonesty, disloyalty, lack of self-control, irresponsibility, laziness,… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience after enduring a difficult and potentially life-threatening situation? After the initial shock wears off, we may feel a sense of relief and gratitude toward God’s gracious deliverance. Psalm 107 reveals the thankfulness of those who… Continue Reading →
How many times have we heard, or even said, “It is what it is”? That’s fatalism. That’s thinking there’s no way to change our circumstances, ourselves, or even our future—so why try? Good news—it doesn’t have to stay that way!… Continue Reading →
There is a tendency for people to say what they think other people want to hear. We falsely believe that it’s better to tell people what they want to hear and minimize the problem. If we follow this approach, then… Continue Reading →
My husband and I love to hike. The more trees and trails the better. For me it’s especially fun to explore new turnoff-trails as they appear. “Look, another trail! Let’s see where it leads!” For those who, unlike me, consider… Continue Reading →
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25 In Acts 16:16-24 we read of two missionaries in Philippi who get arrested, beaten, and thrown into prison on false… Continue Reading →
