Proverbs 14:12, states, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death,” This speaks to dangerous decisions fueled by appearances and emotions rather than truth and wisdom, offering a profound insight into the complexities of modern American politics, where actions that seem advantageous or righteous in […]
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Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts are Halloween staples that have been part of our mythology for years and flow generously out of the woodwork during October. While the folktale versions are but imaginative fiction, every powerful myth has a foundation. These fantastical creatures originated in early European imagination, and even before, but have gained a strong
Changing seasons are used in the Bible frequently to illustrate spiritual truths and life transitions. Just as the natural world experiences spring, summer, fall, and winter, our lives also go through various seasons, each with its challenges and blessings. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under
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August 9th is National Book Lovers Day when bibliophiles are urged to toss aside their smartphones and turn off their TVs in favor of a good book of ink-filled paper. While the urge is toward worldly books, I strongly urge leaning toward a heavenly one instead—and not only on the one holiday but on each
This month we celebrate Independence Day on July Fourth, a day with fireworks, great food, and the gathering of family and friends to honor the spilled blood of our forefathers to create a nation considered the greatest on Earth. But even more precious than the blood of our fathers is the blood of our savior,
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God loves men and women equally, but in His infinite wisdom, He assigned different roles to each of the sexes. Few fathers can be as gentle and nurturing as our motherly counterparts, but we have important parts to play in the leadership of our families, communities, and country. As Christians, we are reformed into the
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One thing we share in common is a Mother. We all have one and many of us are one. This month, on a special day, we celebrate the essence of motherhood, a role woven into the very fabric of creation. The Bible paints vivid portraits of mothers who shaped destinies, whispered wisdom, and cradled dreams. Let’s explore some few biblical significances while revering the nurturing
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(Waxing a bit poetic this month… Think of the Psalms.) In the quiet of dawn, dew-kissed petals begin to stir under advancing sunlight as April enters silently. Weeping gentle silver tears, heaven entwines a veil of loving rain, a celestial embrace—God’s blessing descends enthusiastically to earth. Genesis 9:13 whispers to us: “I have set my rainbow in the
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March is chock-full of holidays ranging from National Pig Day on the 1st to National Pi Day (the number, not the dessert) on the 14th to my favorite National Goof-Off Day on the 22nd. But more importantly, March is a time of new beginnings and renewal. God decrees nature at this time to show off
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Hearts, candy, and romance are on the minds of most as February 14th approaches. While Valentine’s Day emphasizes romantic love, the Bible invites us to celebrate a deeper, all-encompassing love: Agape. Based on the Greek word for “unconditional love,” Agape transcends emotion. It’s the love God embodies—a love that gave rise to creation, sent Jesus
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