The dichotomy between discouragement and hope, as well as sadness and praise is a contrast that defines the difference in perspective. The psalmist, in chapter 42 finds himself again and again standing on the brink of the chasm between discouragement Read more…
She was barren and empty. Criticized and degraded. Hannah walked with disillusionment and despair for years. Life was filled with grievous hurts and endless pain. It was a time of bitterness of soul and spirit. A time when she wept Read more…
As my mother’s health continues to decline and my years relentlessly advance upward, I’m reminded of the shortness of life…even as a vapor. On the other hand, I am reminded of the unending eternity that stretches out before us. The Read more…
Although you are facing “one of those days”, remind yourself that God is still God. When insurmountable problems arise, remember that they can become effective opportunities to demonstrate God’s power. When you can’t…God can. When you aren’t…God is. When you Read more…
Have your actions caused God to sing with joy? Or has your life filled your Creator with deep sorrow? We are admonished over and over again to sing, rejoice and to praise. Commands of this kind are sprinkled throughout God’s Read more…
In this world of loud voices, clashing political opinions and personal preferences we are faced with a great need to hear God’s voice. Choices, Decisions and Results The environment we have lived in and the worldview that has been formed Read more…
Have you ever tried to understand or reason out the circumstances? Has there been a time when your discussions seem to be an endless circle of mental dissonance and incomprehension? Doubts fill our mind. Questions pile up and answers are Read more…
We, as humans, crave relationships. Moments of deep conversation, understanding and kinship minister to the needs of our soul. Jesus, over and over again initiated conversation and thought provoking questions that brought eternity into focus. After the Passover supper, Jesus Read more…
Good visibility and a heavy fog do not coexist. Details, clarity and distance are not a part of our vision in a fog. A step can be taken only when we concentrate on the next step, as opposed to trying Read more…
The definition of solitude states that it is the quality or state of being alone or remote from society. Also may imply a condition of being apart from all human beings or of being cut off by wish or circumstances Read more…