“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. . . .” — Psalm 98:1 Hearing the invitation to “sing a new song,” I’ve written one. These lyricsRead More…

“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” — James 2:17 If you have ever gone bowling, you know that the real value of a strike lies inRead More…

Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. . . . Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. . . . — Romans 12:9-12 The people I’ve metRead More…

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” — Revelation 21:5 Have you ever wondered what the future will be like? I do. I wonder if doomsdayRead More…

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge. . . .” — Psalm 91:2 It was a scene of great joy when three siblings and their family members were reunitedRead More…

Praise the Lord . . . who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. . . . — Psalm 103:2-4 Her name was Shapla, and IRead More…

“I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys.” — Isaiah 41:18 Quebrada Honda is a village in Honduras. The name means, literally, “deep creek.” When our teamRead More…

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. . . .” — Isaiah 43:2 These words about passing through waters had a special meaning for the people of Israel.Read More…

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth. . . . — Romans 8:22 The creation has been groaning, says the apostle Paul in RomansRead More…

The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. — Psalm 145:15 One of the most heartbreaking scenes that I remember from living andRead More…