On Sunday mornings we’ve been studying the Psalms, gleaning wisdom regarding how to deal with the vast array of emotions we’re experiencing during this worldwide crisis. The Psalms show us that in prayer we can say everything, literally everything, we are feeling. No holding back. Nowhere is this clearer than in the imprecatory Psalms.
Ten Simple Things to Revolutionize Your Quarantine
This past Sunday was our fourth Sunday of the COVID-19 quarantine. I’m sure we’ve all experienced highs and lows during this season. The quarantine life isn’t for cowards. It requires courage, patience, grit, and more patience. Here’s a gesture of encouragement, ten simple things we can do to revolutionize our time in quarantine.
How to Fight for Joy
With Jesus Comes Joy—and Trouble
The English writer G.K. Chesterton once made the oxymoronic claim: “Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.” A brief survey of the Apostle Paul’s life reveals the accuracy of this statement. In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul gives us a snapshot of his various struggles…
WHAT TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE IS BEST FOR MY PERSONAL READING?
People often ask me, “What translation of the Bible do you recommend?” In fact, this is one of the questions that was texted in during our recent Habits of Faith series at Faith Church. We are blessed to have an abundance of English translations. Many people do not have a Bible in their own language. According to Wycliffe Bible Translators, there are over 2,000 languages in the world that do not have a complete Bible. This should be an ongoing prayer concern for us.