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In the bustling noise of our modern world, where instant gratification reigns supreme and promises are expected to be fulfilled overnight, there's a profound truth tucked away in the pages of the Bible that challenges our patience and deepens our faith. Hebrews 11:13 declares, " These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the eart

I once talked to a minister of a thriving church, and I asked him if he had figured out how to pastor effectively. In his own poetic way, he said, “I feel like I’m running down a gravel road holding onto the top of the tailgate of a pickup, and just when I think I can hop on the bumper and climb into the back for a free ride, the tailgate comes unlatched and falls open.” That image has stayed with me. It’s raw, dusty, and human. We all know that feeling of being jolted, like

Have you ever misplaced your keys right after holding them? Have you ever forgotten an important appointment? Now imagine forgetting something huge, like where you put your Bible or where you parked your car. History is riddled with tales of things that one would think could never be forgotten, but ended up slipping through the cracks. For instance, the Taj Mahal stands as an eternal symbol of love, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Maha

As I grow older, I have more and more life stories floating up from my subconscious. Recently, for whatever reason I don't know, an experience from my elementary days came to mind. I had slipped up behind and was holding one of my classmates when, after briefly struggling vainly, he warned me to let him go. I thought it was all fun and games, but obviously, he did not. Suddenly, he introduced me to an elbow punch. Never heard of one before that day! The unexpected backward el

Have you ever heard the joke about why some folks skip reading the Book of Job in the Bible? Because it reminds them too much of having a “job”! It is disheartening to witness the negative perception of work in today's society. We groan about Mondays, some dream about early retirement, and sometimes treat our 9-to-5 like it's a punishment straight from God. But what if I told you that work isn't some divine curse handed down after the Fall in the Garden of Eden? Look all the

Hello, fellow seekers wandering on the road to the afterlife! Have you ever lain awake at night, staring at the ceiling, pondering the big questions? You know, like "What happens after we die?" or "Is there really a higher power out there?" If you're similar to me, these thoughts have the potential to spiral into a deep and complex realm. I call them "rabbit holes." :) I was recently reading a book by Gigerenzer and Todd entitled Simple Heuristics That Make Us Smart *. In it

If you're anything like me, your spiritual journey is a mix of profound moments and everyday reminders that keep you grounded. I've been pondering this issue lately, especially after a quiet evening when my old chair seemed to "whisper" a question: "Did you pray today?" Okay, it didn't literally talk. I'm not losing it, but that chair has become a silent sentinel in my home prayer area, a touchstone that nudges me to keep my relationship with God daily and fresh. It got me th

Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, where I ramble about faith, old beliefs, and a bit of science. Today I want to share with you something that's been like a “bee in my bonnet.” Think about the incredible (and sometimes weird) ways that what we see can influence our lives. It's like that old saying, "You are what you eat," but for your eyes, it’s "You are what you behold." Let's take a sobering look at how things we see can mess with our minds. I stumbled acros

Have you ever stopped in the middle of a busy day, maybe dealing with work emails, kid chaos, or the never-ending scroll of social media, and thought, "Whoa, how does my brain even do this?" I mean, really. We are these complex groups of neurons, microtubules, feelings, and strange habits that move through a world that is both beautiful and confusing. Psalm 139:14 really hits me head-on in times like these that says, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?  (Matthew 16:26; Mark 8:36). This time-worn question, rooted in biblical wisdom, resonates deeply when we consider Daniel Keyes’ Flowers for Algernon , a science fiction masterpiece first published as a short story in 1959 and expanded into a novel in 1966. The story of Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes an experimental procedure to become “smart,” invites us to wrestle

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s changing everything, from the way we shop to how we think about the future. People are calling it the “ rise of the machines ,” and it’s got folks wondering: where are we headed as a society? As a Christian, I like to filter new trends through the lens of Scripture. It’s how I make sense of things, drawing on lessons from my past, just like most of us do. For instance, I have read many times ab

Have you ever read the verse in which the Angel of the Lord was speaking to Hagar as she ran away from her mistress, Sarai, and wondered...

The biblical verse from Proverbs 20:27, “The spirit of a man (woman) is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the man...

The question of Jesus’ identity in relation to God lies at the heart of the theological and historical divide between early Christianity...

The question of whether the universe is infinite has captivated scientists, philosophers, and theologians for centuries. It’s a profound...

The Bible’s call to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength”...

Growing up, I remember the phrase “taking the Lord’s name in vain” being tossed around, especially in the church. As a child, I was told...

Have you ever noticed how reading the Bible in a different language can spark fresh insights, like stumbling upon a hidden treasure? It’s...

Is God a Male or a Female? The short answer is “No.” Have you ever wondered about the nature of God, specifically, whether God is male,...

As I sit in my study, surrounded by worn leather-bound volumes of Scripture, commentaries from the early Church Fathers, and the faded...