A recurring theme in the psalms is that of the saint looking to God for all his needs and security, mostly from external forces but also from within. Deliverance and safety come up often, and are repeated not just by the psalmists, but also by Christians today. Yet how often do we find ourselves uttering …

Many people have asked me, “Abraham’s Servant, how should I pray?” It may seem weird to ask such things of me, as I am just a servant of my master Abraham, the patriarch of all the people of God, and to that I would agree. His family stretches throughout time, and one of His ancestors, …

Nelson Cruz’s missed catch at the wall. Neftali Feliz’s fastball in the bottom of the ninth. Bringing in Scott Feldman to pitch the 10th inning instead of leaving in Feliz. No matter which way you slice it, game six of the world series last thursday night will be remembered as one for the ages, with …

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are two of the biggest movie stars on the planet. With numerous movies to their name each, their net worth is easily in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But while I wouldn’t commend every life decision that they’ve ever made, what is especially interesting is their perspective on marriage. …

I saw you there yesterday. You were the one who came in about ten minutes before services started, shook a few hands, said “Hi” to the older lady at the back, then sat in your pew five rows from the front. You sang the songs exactly like the song leader wanted, with all your spirit, …

It is a glorious picture. The Apostles standing on the temple steps at Pentecost and proclaiming the Word of God, at which 3,000 respond. Not long after, 2,000 more come at Peter’s second great sermon, bringing the total number of Christians to an impressive total of about 5,000 in Jerusalem. The Church is growing, everyone …

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that there are a few topics that I don’t feel entirely comfortable/qualified to talk about. Nuclear thermodynamics? Not a clue. Quantum mechanics? Nope. Child raising? Talk to me in about 1,000 years, but probably still no. That being said, there are a few things that …

I can remember growing up listening to older people lead prayers, lead singing, or deliver invitations that had the most eloquent words I had ever heard. Phrases flowed with such grace that would make Shakespeare envious, and afterwards hearing everyone “amen” or nod in approval. When I reached the age where it became my turn …

For thousands of years, the Jews attested that one who prospered much in this life was obviously approved by God. This belief held so firmly that even the Apostles asked Jesus in John 9:2, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” The association of blessings with approval from God is …

“Who has put wisdom in the mind? Or who has given understanding to the heart?” (Job 38:36). Two simple questions that God asks; two seemingly easy answers. Job is perhaps one of the most troubled characters in the Bible, having had it all, lost it all, and not understanding a thing about the back story …