“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward    I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.” – Psalm 116:12-13 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” –  II… Continue reading

    I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: (2 Cor 4:13 )  We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak… Continue reading

Our generation has venerated slander and consecrated verbal abuse. We feel fully justified to speak ill of our neighbors as long as we perceive them to be ideological enemies. We have the audacity to think that when our words are… Continue reading

We get so impressed with ourselves, our titles, positions, and curricula vitae. We adorn ourselves with fading splendor and gaudy honor. We fancy our bodies indestructible and our minds bright and permanent. Yet … No matter how differentiated in minutia… Continue reading

To him or her who has been entrusted the souls of seekers and the stewardship of influence, there is a blessing and a struggle and yet more blessings and some of the blessings are actually embedded in the struggle. It… Continue reading

What percentage of our prayers reflect this level of desperate, corporate cry from the community?How many of ours are sugar-coated and listless? Do I dig deeply into my soul to pray with honesty? Do I allow myself the passion of… Continue reading

Psalm 18 1   I love you, O LORD my strength, * O LORD my stronghold, my crag, and my haven.   "With strong, hearty affection will I cling to thee; as a child to its parent, or a spouse to her… Continue reading

The Preaching of St. John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder It is hard to describe John the Baptist. I am going to call him "rustic" here. He is described as a rough-cut prophet who pulled no punches and… Continue reading

“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. “ Psalm 119:18 Before you read, pray. This grand and simple prayer is an expression of expectation and faith. Our level of discovery in scripture will… Continue reading

Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no god.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  There are many reasons why this statement is so obviously true. Denial is… Continue reading