The English text of “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” was translated by John Neale in 1851from a hymn author unknown called Urbs beata Jerusalem written for a church dedication. The Latin text dates back
This morning a verse gave me assurance on living amidst this fallen world Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. God’s law1) Psalm 119 is a
Waiting and knowing…Are you willing to wait? Can I put you on hold for a few minutes? These are questions asked in restaurants, or on the phone by customer service rep. Do you like waiting?
How did you get started on your writing?, a friend once asked.Short answer: Nature and nurture. Nature vs Nurture (taken from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nature-versus) The nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest philosophical issues within
Depression is a real concern today. What comes to mind when one is depressed? Sadness, self-pity, blues, joyless? Perhaps one way to counter depression is to seek its opposite. Choose joy. We choose joy when
From the Chronicles of King Hezekiah and King Manasseh, I realized that the heart of the matter is a matter of the heart… humble or proud. King Hezekiah started well. It was said of him
In the medical TV series, Amsterdam, there is a group of cancer patients who play cards together while having their chemotherapy. It is such a wonderful way to lighten and brighten up the dreary weary
I’ve been reading the stories of kings of Israel and Judah for the past few weeks. Some kings were good, many were bad.Until the time of King Solomon, Israel was a united kingdom. Later Israel
God asked King Solomon: “Ask what you wish Me to give you.” (1 Kings 3:5) I wonder if God were to ask each of our presidential candidates (and even all the candidates in the forthcoming
(written 12.18.2020 at the height of Covid, months after my m.i.l. passed away. There was no wake, no memorial service, no eulogy, just cremation the morning after.) If you were to ask me for my