“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!” Psalm 33:8 is a powerful declaration. Who am I to question the wisdom of King David? Yet, while I undoubtedly revere and worship God, the concept of fear as a primary response feels distant. Perhaps this…
Month: August 2024
Mysteries of Reality
From a tender age, I was captivated by the mysteries of science, particularly the intricacies of nature and the cosmic expanse. The universe, in its infinite complexity, has always been a playground for human curiosity, a realm where our understanding is perpetually evolving. It’s a curious paradox that with every scientific breakthrough, we inch closer…
Made Well
When Jesus saw him lying there and knew he had been there for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” — John 5:6. The man by the pool, a victim of circumstance for many years, mirrors the human condition marked by a type of mental paralysis. His physical ailment…
My Time
Psalm 102:23, He has brought down my strength before my time, strikes a chord, especially when juxtaposed with the sobering truth that “we have no right to a long life.” As a transplant recipient, I’ve been granted a precious extension of time, a gift for which I am eternally grateful. Yet, this extended lease on life…
House Becomes A Home
“I will walk with sincerity of heart within my house” – Psalm 101:2. David’s declaration challenges the pervasive notion that our homes are sanctuaries for unchecked emotions and behaviors. Far from granting us license to lower our standards, David urges us to elevate our conduct within the domestic sphere. It is perplexing how often we…