In the true sense of patriotism, one can imagine oneself saluting in front of the national flag, hearts a flutter, cracks in our voices, really taken aback by our freedom and dedication to our country. Yet in all the celebrity of being loyal to one's country, no...
Have you ever wondered, "God, why aren't you listening?" It's a common question, especially just after Easter. We celebrate Jesus' coming on Palm Sunday, read His words on Maundy Thursday, remember His sacrifice on Good Friday, and rejoice at His resurrection on...
"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." (Ps 126:3 NIV) I noticed something unusual today as I was working around the house: I wasn’t really working at all. I wouldn’t call it work when I was making the spaghetti for dinner, because I was...
As a lawful citizen of my country, I can travel the roads, shop at the supermarket, visit my friends, cook a meal, hold a job, and so on. Everything I do is lawful and no restrictions are imposed on me. However, if I am not a citizen of this country, or if I have...
"So I rebuked the officials and asked them, 'Why is the house of God neglected?' Then I called them together and stationed them at their posts." (Nehemiah 13:11) It was an old Gothic church built in the early part of the eighteenth century. It sat in what was once the...
Scripture "We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thes 1-3) Observation Paul was thankful for the these people because of their...
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' 'Blessed indeed,' says the Spirit, 'that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!'" (Revelation 14:13 ESV) [1] The last phrase in this...