Taste and see that the Lord is good. — Psalm 34:8a In high school, several of us would sit in the balcony of the church to avoid the accusing eyes of our parents and congregation, and so our giggles and snickers wouldn’t disturb the service. I couldn’t imagine what we would have done back then if…
God’s Stewards
A tube of toothpaste used to last me forever, or so it seemed. Now, it feels like I’m adding a new tube to my cart every time I visit the grocery aisle. Boxes of cereal, while still appearing substantial on the shelf, often conceal a lamentably small bag within, with the contents vanishing long before…
Support The Weak
We must support the weak. — Acts 20:35b Today’s challenge requires us to see beyond financial hardship or physical prowess. Weakness can manifest in a hundred different ways: a failing body, a broken spirit, or a wavering resolve. This also isn’t a command directed only at the strong or the wealthy; it is a direct…
Loving The Unlovable
How do we learn to love the unlovable? I’ve been thinking about the concept of loving the unlovable a lot. Learning to love the “unlovable” goes against our natural instincts of self-preservation and justice. I’m not talking about forgiveness which is a different concept and sometimes a different matter, but loving someone or something that…
I’m Not Sure
I’m not sure. I seem to be saying the above a lot more. When I was younger being “sure” was a given, and if one wasn’t, there was always plenty of time to make up from one’s mistakes. Now-a-days it seems that I am racing against a clock to make sure everything is in its…