Photo by Fynephoqus on Unsplash “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” — Proverbs 23:4 (NIV) This may seem like a rather strange admonition, but it is absolutely necessary to remind ourselves of its truth. Many… Continue reading

Black and White Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash There is an old joke: What’s black and white and red all over (real spelling — read)? Drum roll. The newspaper. Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash WHITE is the color of milk and fresh… Continue reading

Let’s reflect on Psalm 38 together a little bit this morning from the singer of sacred songs, the psalmist. Let’s hear what he is praying and see where it may allow us to find a deeper place of prayer. “O… Continue reading

The Test of a Nation's Greatness The question of the day for those who want their nation to be great is: What are the criteria? What defines a great nation? And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he… Continue reading

On this day in 1935 – The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Roger W. Babson had filed the first patent for such a device on August 30, 1928. As well as being an entrepreneur, he… Continue reading

"And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…" – I Chronicles 12:32 What is a leader? Is it someone who already has all the answers? Is… Continue reading

 LA2-NSRW-3-0536.jpg: Karl Wagner  (1864–1939)  "Watch them pigeons,"  my father-in-law would say as the punchline of a joke flew over my head. It was a good natured reminder to wake up and cautiously avoid being head on the head by the stuff that… Continue reading

Herod was a haunted man. But, like all haunted people, he was not haunted by ghosts, but by illusions in his mind. Herod was a character. He really loved his power and authority and thought a great deal of himself.… Continue reading