Of what nation can it be said, "Their God is the LORD?" Israel’s God was the LORD, capitalized because the word, LORD is written and spoken as a substitute for God’s most holy personal name. It set them apart… Continue reading

Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash “Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.” – Psalm 33:3 There are three things that God reminds us of today that He would like for us to offer Him in worship. The… Continue reading

I confess I fret. Continue reading

Photo by Ajeet Mestry on Unsplash We have raised a generation on "reality" TV who believe that it somehow, actually represents reality. Some, young and old, have bought the notion that meanness, pettiness, ruthlessness, narcissism, lack of civility, and vindictiveness are norms for… Continue reading

  Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash The balance between being the church's most ardent critic and most enthusiastic booster is the line where authenticity often settles. As critics, we do so from the inside, where judgment begins in the house of the… Continue reading

" … the land mourns …" I often drive around my city. Often, I mourn. I see all of this and more. God, please don't stop breaking my heart for the cities. Keep me tender and wounded within for the… Continue reading

Father … I am a "dis-tractable" soul. You know that and I know that and I am amazed how You have accommodated that in me and taught me to manage within the margins of my "dis-tractability" to find a tract… Continue reading

Shine, rising sun upon these steps I take.It is a dark world this morning, but it is morning.Early, comes morning and only hopeful people venture forth.The world is dark. Is it?Then why is it that I see the road before… Continue reading

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash “… no one cared for my soul..”  Psalms 142:4 God cares for your soul. How can a statement be true and untrue at the same time? Many a man or woman has echoed the psalmist’s cry in… Continue reading

The Preaching of St. John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder Removing Impediments Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made… Continue reading