She opens her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26) [KJV] As a wordsmith, speech matters to me. I probably take the remarks of others deeper than I should, as a result. Such a concept must work both ways. While I can’t help but pay close attention to …
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) It’s the little things that make me happy. God’s love gifts often leave me breathless. A few weeks ago, I opened the front door to encounter a bird quickly flitting away. Since I …
Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14) Sometimes, the devil in the pulpit is more evil than the sinner on the street. Carlow University, a private Catholic college in Pittsburg, PA, recently hosted an event to discuss ways “to create a different cultural foundation upon which to base one’s faith.” That …
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. (Proverbs 25: 21); If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. (Romans 12:20) War is evil. There’s no disputing that fact. But hateful rhetoric disguised as love can …
On Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, residents of Ukraine no longer needed to wonder if Mother Russia would use force to invade their beloved homeland. War had arrived – by land, sea, and air. In an unprecedented move for the tiny nation, the Ukrainian government hopes to defend itself by providing arms to its citizenry. …
For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica (2 Timothy 4:10) Our lives can be defined by how we handle the challenges we face. Our raw determination and courage often strengthen and enable us to overcome our difficulties. Other times, obstacles assail and strike us down. Perhaps one …
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You. (Psalm 33:22) I’ve never been a fan of holidays created to promote the sale of overpriced products under the guise of demonstrating love. Call me cynical, but in my way of thinking, Valentine’s Day serves one of two purposes: …
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. (1 John 4:18) Is there such a thing as “perfect love”? As Christians, we know that “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) There can …
Now, if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. ((Romans 8:17) A heartwarming story circulated across the internet last week and served as a reminder of the importance of family. In December …
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5) I’m a reasonably patient person, but six months of delays followed by a poor outcome won’t win me any awards for enhanced endurance. Rather, I must admit to …