I love the hymns of the church. I think what I love most is that the melody is readily identifiable as the top note in the chord structure. Perhaps what makes...

The earlier verses of Psalm 13 are both a prayer of complaint on the part of the psalmist as well as a prayer pleading for deliverance. But the prayer is formed...

Stone soup, anyone? Perhaps some of us will remember this children’s fable. A hungry traveler comes to a village seeking a meal but is denied. He then sets up in the...

But what about Isaac? What do we know and learn of him in this scripture? It has been suggested that Isaac was a young man, certainly old enough to extract himself...

We begin this week of devotions deep down in the depths of despair—of Abraham’s and of our own—as we read of the patriarch being called by God to sacrifice his son...

The joy and excitement of watching a group of children play Hokey Pokey was contagious. Their laughter echoed through the air, and soon I found myself singing and dancing along with...

Physical therapists observe how a person walks, identifying weaknesses, muscle imbalances, pain, and compensatory strategies. This insight allows them to understand not just the mechanics of movement but also the underlying...

While I was serving in a cross-racial appointment, a congregant once remarked, “I can’t tell if you are a Republican or a Democrat.” I chuckled and replied, “Can you tell I...

In Romans 6, Paul calls us to reflect on the profound gift of grace that transforms our lives. We are not just forgiven; we are made new, invited to consider ourselves...

In life’s journey, we encounter mountains of trials and seas of blessings. Psalm 86 reveals a heart reaching out to God, pleading for mercy, guidance, and strength. This psalm emphasizes the...