“Why doesn’t God do something? God’s people do not need to panic when things are not going well. God sees the bigger picture. We live in the moment. These moments can be full of trouble and discouragement. The books of Exodus, Ruth, Esther, and the Prophets record events in times of helplessness and hopelessness for God’s … Read more
Anything that makes us re-evaluate our life, re-think our priorities, or re-assess our choices must not be ignored. Whether it is a blessing or a tragedy that stops us in our tracks, we need to use the opportunity of that moment. For too long we meander along through life as though everything is fine and … Read more
Is the Bible relevant in the 21st century? Critics of the Bible question the relevance of a book as old as the Bible. “How can it offer real solutions in our complicated time?” I like to keep things simple. Consider one short, simple book in the New Testament: The Epistle (Letter) of James. For people … Read more
What does Jesus mean by “Blessed are the poor in spirit?” Jesus was preaching to his disciples on the mountain in Matthew 5. In verse three he said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” Jesus is saying that the poor in spirit are fortunate, in a place of well-being. It is to our advantage to be poor … Read more
