The Lord upholds all who fall” – Psalm 145:16 This verse is a cornerstone of faith, a promise as steadfast as the mountains. It speaks to the heart of the human experience, where stumbles and setbacks are as inevitable as the sunrise. Sports, a microcosm of life, offers a stark yet familiar tableau. The athlete,…
Winning and Losing
Observations about the Olympics offer a fascinating lens through which to examine our relationship with time, competition, and human value. The Olympics, a microcosm of human achievement, starkly reveal the arbitrary nature of victory and defeat. In events decided by mere hundredths of a second, we witness the razor-thin edge separating triumph from tragedy. It’s…
Passion of the Possible
Were I to wish for anything I would not wish for wealth and power, but for the passion of the possible, that eye which everywhere, ever young, ever burning, sees possibility. — Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard’s insight into the enduring power of possibility wakes me this morning. Possibility is a flame that, once ignited, can flicker but never…
Adoration and Doubt
When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. — Matthew 28:17. Matthew 28:17 presents a poignant paradox: overwhelming awe and profound skepticism coexisting in the same moment. The disciples, eyewitnesses to a life-altering event, react with a spectrum of emotions ranging from worshipful adoration to bewildering doubt. This verse encapsulates the complexity of human response…
Fear
“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” – Matthew 28:10 This simple command: “Do not be afraid,” echoes throughout Scripture, a stark contrast to the world around us. Fear is a potent tool, wielded by those seeking control. Politicians exploit it to manipulate public…