The Scriptures tell us that after Christ was raised from the dead that the Father “set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come”Continue reading “The Next World”
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Vanity of Vanities
Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity” (Ecc. 1:3). He wrote this from the vantage point of what he called “under the sun,” reflecting on his pursuits and relating their summation to his audience. His pursuits, as king in Jerusalem, were limited only by his imagination. He used his position and vastContinue reading “Vanity of Vanities”
Take Time to Reflect
This pandemic has been characterized often by weeks of confinement, restricted gatherings, and social isolation. This is hard on all of us to one degree or another. After all, we are by design and nature creatures of community. But even more so, we are creatures of activity and engagement. The silence that accompanies our inactivityContinue reading “Take Time to Reflect”
The God of Peace
The unpredictability of life can oftentimes put us on “edge,” making us hesitant, cautious, and even fearful. When we don’t know how things will turn out, our imagination, however rooted in education and experience, works to create alternate “endings” to the current chapter in our lives. Generally, these only contribute to our angst. We areContinue reading “The God of Peace”
We Need Truth
Over 2,700 years ago Isaiah, the prophet, wrote “judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter” (Isaiah 59:14). The foundation of any and every civilized society is truth. Relationships require truth to prosper and society is nothing more than the collective reflectionContinue reading “We Need Truth”
The Test of a Man’s Character
Someone wisely said, “The test of a man’s character is what it takes to stop him.” Life is full of challenges, difficulties, frustrations, disappointments, and setbacks. Such things are woven into the fabric of our very existence. No one is exempt from these trials and tribulations – great or small. They inevitably, regularly, and frequentlyContinue reading “The Test of a Man’s Character”
Is the LORD Among Us?
Not long after God had delivered his earthly people, the Jews, from Egypt by his great power and led them by Moses through the parted waters of the Red Sea and after He had sweetened the waters at Marah and provided manna for them in the wilderness to eat daily, the people once more becameContinue reading “Is the LORD Among Us?”
Follow Truth!
Over 2,500 years ago God sent Isaiah the prophet to his people to condemn them for their hypocritical worship and disobedience to his covenant. The people had out of convenience spurned God’s truth and followed their own pernicious ways. On one occasion of censoring Israel’s impudent self-righteousness, Isaiah proclaimed woe on their wicked posturing. “WoeContinue reading “Follow Truth!”
Men Ought Always to Pray
Solomon, universally agreed to be a very wise man, made this simple observation, “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). The strength he speaks of is an inner strength, a strength that both motivates and sustains even in the midst of great difficulty. Adversity conversely has a wayContinue reading “Men Ought Always to Pray”
Dealing With Uncertainty
Uncertainty seems to blanket the landscape of our lives no matter where we turn. We are uncertain when the virus’ cloud shall be lifted from our society. Frankly, we are uncertain as to how we shall even recognize its removal and how we shall go about restoring order once more to our communities. We wonderContinue reading “Dealing With Uncertainty”
From the Chaplain 