The peace of Jerusalem

  When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,” my heart leaped for joy. And now we’re here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem’s walls! Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship! The city to which the tribes ascend, all...

Are you in a crisis of ignorance?

photo by Heike Trautmann on Unsplash   The Old Testament book of Nehemiah is a story of the Jewish people. They were returning from exile but had not followed the law of Moses for some time.   The people were in crisis, but many did not know it.   On a...

How do you earn a reputation for living well?

Photo by Mohammad Mardani on Unsplash Earn a reputation for living well in God’s eyes and the eyes of the people. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do,...

Will I find faith?

Josue Michel on Unsplash   As I sat down to write this, I was impressed with the thought, “Will I find faith?”   I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns,                                          how many...

Do you know God is there?

Ben White on Unsplash I have dealt with limited mobility and various pains bouncing around my body this week. I had pain medications and occasionally took them. I could not lay flat, so I did not sleep in my bed. I had to sleep with my head raised, and so as not to...