We live in uncertain times. But if we are honest with ourselves, we must acknowledge that uncertainty has characterized all of our times. What then makes these times seem different even to the point of fostering fear and anxiety? Current events cast an ominous shadow and threaten the stability of our daily lives. World peaceContinue reading “Peace in Our Times!”
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The Inevitability of Death
In his teaching on the resurrection to the Corinthian believers, Paul makes two statements that give insight to the origin and universality of death. “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (IContinue reading “The Inevitability of Death”
A Sure Rest
Nothing stokes the fires of covetousness and discontent like holiday advertising! I really didn’t know how unfulfilled my life was until that television commercial roused my dissatisfaction. How quickly sixty seconds can paint needs that did not exist previously! Is this unsatisfied itch for things not true in every one of our lives to oneContinue reading “A Sure Rest”
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”
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?”
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 