In Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, King Solomon presents a series of fourteen contrasting seasons and events that together represent all human activity in its varied forms. Our lives contain a mixture of joy and sorrow, birth and death, harmony and conflict. Solomon resolves that God is in control of each moment. He has a good purpose forContinue reading “Is It a Time for War or Peace?”
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The Question That Counts
On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech University was the scene of an unspeakable tragedy when 32 students and teachers lost their lives in a shooting rampage. The shooter was a student at the school, who took his own life when police closed in on him. Various stories about this student began to circulate after theContinue reading “The Question That Counts”
As the Day Ends
Evening Meditation: As the day comes to a close, let us turn our hearts and minds to the timeless wisdom found in Matthew 9:18-26. In this passage, we find stories of healing, faith, and divine intervention, reminding us of the limitless power and compassion of Jesus Christ. These narratives prompt us to reflect on theContinue reading “As the Day Ends”
24 Years a Dad
It was on this day 24 years ago that I became a dad. I suppose I had already been a dad for the past nine months and 10 days—a full term of pregnancy plus a few extra days of waiting. But on March 5, 2000, I finally got to meet my firstborn, my boy, myContinue reading “24 Years a Dad”
It’s Better Than You Think
I was a bit late getting into the Harry Potter books. When most of my friends had finished them, I was only just getting going. This meant that I was in continual danger of plot spoilers. Warning: this article will contain some too! Sure enough, a friend did let slip some rather significant information aboutContinue reading “It’s Better Than You Think”
The Power of Christ
Imagine for a moment that someone is going to write your biography. If you are like me, I would have to wonder why but for the sake of discussion, let’s assume that someone is going to write it. First, who would you want to write it? If you are married, would you want it toContinue reading “The Power of Christ”
Who Is Your Keeper
Psalm 121:7-8 God is sovereign, and He is also good. Knowing this, many believers struggle to understand why painful things happen in life. They wonder, Why wouldn’t the Lord stop me from experiencing such heartache? The question deepens when we read a Bible passage like Psalm 121:7-8: “The Lord will protect you from all evil;Continue reading “Who Is Your Keeper”
A 27 Year Old’s Note Before Dying
Before leaving this world, dying 27-year-old Holly Butcher gave the rest of us some powerful advice in her ‘Note Before I Die.’ We all know death is inevitable. And yet, we don’t expect it to come so early for many of us. Holly Butcher from New South Wales in Australia certainly falls into the categoryContinue reading “A 27 Year Old’s Note Before Dying”
The Hope of Heaven
The Hope of Heaven The first step toward receiving the benefits of real hope is simple: Choose to follow Christ and that hope is yours. Holding to those benefits isn’t always easy since life is filled with pain, disappointments and trails. In those times, hope, though desired, is hard to maintain. One way to hang onContinue reading “The Hope of Heaven”