Author, Ann Kiemel, in her book, ‘It’s Incredible,’ tells the story of Mary, a fictitious name to protect her identity regarding the power of forgiveness in a person’s life. “Mary understands when people ask her about forgiveness. She first married when she was seventeen years old. It seemed so perfect, so right…but while she was …
Read MoreSINGING HER PRAISE: THE QUALITIES OF A WISE LIFE
In the book of Ruth, we have the amazing story of one young woman’s devotion to the God of Israel and her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth leaves her homeland, forsaking family, and the gods of the Moabites to follow Naomi back to the land of Israel. The way she serves Naomi, her mother-in-law, and forsaking all …
Read MoreTHE COSMIC STRUGGLE: HOPE IN DISTRESSING TIMES
In ‘Rumors Of Another World, Philip Yancey tells of ‘a short story by the Spanish writer Carmen Corde. Corde tells of a young woman who gives birth to a blind son. ‘I do not want my child to know that he is blind!’ she informs family and neighbors, forbidding anyone to use telltale words such …
Read MoreLIFE SPRINGS FORTH: FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE!
Covid has changed the way we live. It has focused our attention on limitations, restrictions, and the reality of our mortality. Every day we hear of people whose lives have been taken by Covid. It has been a defining moment in the life of our planet, and for some its impact will alter their earthly …
Read MoreWHO’S TO BLAME: A QUESTION OF JUSTICE?
If destroying the greatest good is an expression of the greatest evil, then what happened on ‘Good Friday,’ is the ultimate expression of evil. The question begs to be asked, who is responsible for this evil? In other words, who is to blame? When we look at the crucifixion of Jesus the question naturally arises …
Read MorePEACE REJECTED: THE PAINFUL JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS
A longing for peace and a struggle for freedom is the history of human existence. To think that we can attain both peace and freedom apart from God by attaining self-autonomy will not produce the goal of either peace or freedom. Dietrich Bonhoeffer in ‘Cost of Discipleship,’ related that “The demand for absolute liberty brings …
Read MoreTHE CRITICAL ROLE MORALITY HAS IN LEADERSHIP
We are living in a day where how one lives is not considered critical in their ability to be an effective leader. However, that has not always been the thinking in the past, and certainly not in the thinking of the wisdom literature. A person’s moral life has a huge impact on how they will …
Read MoreSUBMISSION: THE TRUE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER
It’s easy to do the right thing when you agree, but what happens when doing the right thing is difficult? or disagreeable to your values? What does it mean to be a conscientious objector?
Read MoreFINDING OUR WAY HOME: Finding the path to successful living.
In a time where evil is all around us, the first step in addressing it may be closer to us than we realize. Where can safety and help be found to live a life that gives us success in navigating past many of life’s dangers and pitfalls. Biblical wisdom helps us discover the source and the path toward living successfully in a broken world.
Read MoreRENEWING OUR STRENGTH: OVERCOMING WEARINESS AND DISCOURAGEMENT
So many people are finding that the Covid restrictions is creating a deep sense of weariness. Is there a way to find renewal in such a time as this?
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