The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) Some weeks are just tougher than...

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV) The current health care debate got me all riled up today. But, it was on facebook, of all places. I responded to a thread of a friend that lives across the country. No one...

Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.” Ezekiel...

While rummaging through my bookshelf trying to make room for one more book, I pulled out a devotional journal and noticed a piece of paper stuck in the back flyleaf. It was a copy of the poem, WAIT, by Russell Kelfer. As I reread the simple words, it reminded me of...

Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. Daniel 2:20-21a (NLT) Aren't you glad someone is in control? When I turn on the TV or open my email, I'm inundated with reports on health care...