Year: 2020

“But with righteousness he shall judge the poor and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.” (Isaiah 11:4). Isaiah is prophesying the coming of a new king. This will be a king who exhibits all of the qualities we believe a king is supposed to have. And as we read further in the…

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God … He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” (Isaiah 40:28) In the play Requiem for a Nun, the author, William Faulkner, says through one of the characters that after God created everything, he lost…

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth … He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” (Acts 17:24-25) Interviews with millennials (born 1981-1996) have revealed that they do not really feel a need for God. Generally well educated with a good-paying job, and…

“All the nations may walk in the name of their gods, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.” (Micah 4:5). Do you like to walk? Going for a walk can clear the head. You can walk on your own to think or take a friend or…

“Lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, ‘Here is your God!’” (Isaiah 40:9) Some time ago a chaplain at a public university heard one of the administrators saying, “No offense, but I think anyone who believes in God has a mental health…

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making everything new!’” (Revelation 21:5) In December 2003 the long-awaited third installment of The Lord of the Rings movies was released in theaters. It seemed wonderful and fitting that millions of people, in the season approaching Christmas, were making plans for The Return of…

“Be patient, then … until the Lord’s coming.” (James 5:7) The dictionary defines patience as “the capacity to endure without complaint something difficult or disagreeable.” Patience is synonymous with forbearance and longsuffering. Our patience is tested when a goal we desire or expect is threatened or delayed. A simple thing like being stuck in traffic…

“We continually remember … your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3 ) When they think about life, lots of people say they love the journey but aren’t much interested in the destination. Anna Quindlen, in her book A Short Guide to a Happy Life, writes, “Life is good. I…

“We do not want you to … grieve like the rest … who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) The dictionary defines grief as “a keen, mental suffering, or distress over loss.” Philosophy teacher Nick Wolterstorff states that suffering occurs “when something prized or loved is ripped away or never granted.” None of us escapes…