“. . . Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.” (Genesis 6:9, NKJV) Some may consider the story of Noah and the ark little more than a nice children’s story. It tells about a big boat and lots of animals, and children do enjoy…
“He left Judea and departed again to Galilee . . .But He needed to go through Samaria.” (John 4:3-4, NKJV) Have you ever taken a shortcut that ended up taking more time than the long way? It doesn’t always work well, as I can tell you this from experience. Many…
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:2, KJV) I suppose I’m curious by nature. I always want to know more than a story tells — the background, the little details that fill in the basic story. This is especially true of some we…
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing.” (Philippians 2:14, ESV) A group of friends went out for a meal together. It wasn’t a special occasion but just a time to relax and talk after a busy week. That was all good. But then I listened a little more closely. Mixed…
“So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6, NKJV) The report of twelve men affected the course for an entire nation. Ten held one opinion; two held another. This isn’t a story of current events. It’s…
“You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways . . . You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.” (Psalm 139:3, 5-6, ESV)…
Some mountains are climbed. Some are tunneled through. Some are conquered one shovel at a time. And some can only be moved by faith. A Chinese proverb, Yu gong yi shan, carries a meaning similar to the familiar phrase, “Faith can move mountains.” The proverb comes from an ancient fable…
We all have a way of deciding what matters most. Sometimes our priorities are revealed by what we say. More often, they are revealed by what receives our time, our attention, our resources, and our best. A farmer once learned this lesson in an amusing—and somewhat uncomfortable—way. One day, he…
There are moments when life leaves us standing still—not because we have nowhere to go, but because we aren’t sure which way to turn. The path ahead may be unfamiliar, the answers may seem out of reach, and the silence can make us wonder if we’ve somehow lost our way.…