Modern discourse, both in and outside the Church, seems to be fraught with suspicion and accordant condemnation of others, because we think we fully know other’s motives. Especially if they are people we disagree with theologically or politically. If they … Continue reading →

Joshua chapters 13-19 might at first glance be a bit of a yawner, but “there’s gold in them-there hills.” ‌These chapters are comprised of the tribal allotments to Israel. The various landmasses assigned to each are detailed. And as you … Continue reading →

The verse cited above, and its companion 1 Chron. 16:22 serve well to help us make a very important distinction in Bible study and application. “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm” is a darling passage within … Continue reading →

She trembles                Smiles                               Gleefully and feebly claps her hands He smiles                Laughs in conversation                               Wheels her Every day                Same place                               Same time Simple joy                Tenderness                               Love in motion I weep                Rejoice … Continue reading →

The longer I continue to read and study Proverbs, the more my heart is amazed at the wondrous economy of wisdom the Spirit has packed into phrases like this in Prov. 20:29: “The glory of young men is their strength, … Continue reading →

Out of sight, out of mind – so the saying goes. And nowhere is that more true than it is in our apprehension of God and His goodness as a constant, living reality to our souls. So it is in … Continue reading →

O’er all the span of endless spaceNo atom’s hidden from your faceNo object lacks your touch of handNo creature void of your command A Sovereign true in every wayYour daily work in full displayAll Nature, but your own true taskSmile … Continue reading →

In my younger years, I fantasized about hosting a Talk/Debate TV show. I had determined then that if ever that should come to pass – I would start each discussion with: “Gentlemen, define your terms.” And only after that was … Continue reading →

There are books which I value greatly, and am edified by. Books that inform and feed the soul. And, there are books I just plain enjoy. I smile when reading them. There is a peculiar delight to be found in … Continue reading →

A Most Important and Timely Book I don’t know about you, but if you are anything like me, current debates about Black Lives Matter, CRT (Critical Race Theory), Neo-Marxism, etc., while they permeate the public square, suffer from a lack … Continue reading →