The celebration comes after the funeral

Photo by Pablo Merchan Montes on Unsplash   In the Old Testament book of Numbers, Israel is camping on the banks of the River Jordan. God gives Moses instructions for them as they enter the promised land.   “God spoke to Moses on the Plains of Moab at...

How to understand the Word of God

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash I grew up in a Christian home. My siblings and I were disciplined according to the Bible—spare the rod, spoil the child (Proverbs 13:24).   My dad prayed over every meal, and my mom read the King James Bible daily.  ...

A prayer for America (and the world)

Photo by David Beale on Unsplash “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 New King James Version   According to Strong’s Concordance, Righteousness (as used in this passage of scripture) can be:...

Why is it so easy to blame others?

GettyImagesonUnsplash     Have you ever noticed how easy it is to point a finger (away from you) and blame someone (or something) for your screw-ups? It reminds me of the Apostle Paul’s conversation with himself in the New Testament book of Romans. It...