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Separation of Powers and the Heart of Man
The vanity of men - there is nothing like the pull of power, influence, and the love of money. The Bible is full of admonishments to be aware and to be watchful as it relates to our own hearts.
Psalm 28 - Saving Refuge of His Anointed
In Psalm 28 - we again have the contrast between the wicked and the righteous but this time it highlights David’s expectations on God’s response to each.
Our God Stands with Us
Although we may be confident that the word of God is absolute truth, it can still be a lonely task to speak the truth to a society that has embraced postmodernism and has thus abandoned any notion of truth.
Psalm 26 – God Will Dispense Justice Thoroughly
There are times in life when something happens to us that is simply WRONG. Injustice happens. My thoughts instantly go to a family that I know that lost their one son…
Words (A Reflection on Independence Day)
The setting sun was drawing another momentous day to a gentle close.
The candles were lighted in the upper room of the small boarding house on Market Street in Philadelphia…
Why the Founders Established the Electoral College
Over the last decade there has been heightened debate about the importance of the Electoral College. Because of increasingly close elections and several elections in recent memory…
ENGAGE - Stand on the Word of God
Are God’s principles relevant in the civil society? In the political arena, we are often told to be pragmatic and to support the candidate that can win…
Psalm 25 – The Path to the Secret of the Lord
Typically, I will take each Psalm section by section – but today I want us to look at the big picture and then drill down on the specifics of this beautiful passage in the Bible…
Secrets to THRIVING in a Hostile Culture
I know there are others who might benefit from these SECRETS, so I wanted to share them with you. Maybe they will bring a little more color to your life…
A Defense of LIFE from One Young Woman to Another (A Response to Valedictorian Paxton Smith)
To say that one must have an abortion to be able to accomplish their dreams is not only a slap in the face to the millions of women who have worked hard to overcome their obstacles as a mother, but it is degrading to women as a whole…
Psalm 22 – Through Suffering into Promise
Psalm 22 is a powerful story of suffering and promise – something that we all understand if we have lived on this earth for any length of time…
Psalm 21 – The King Trusts in the Lord
From a place of battle in Psalm 20 to now a place of VICTORY in Psalm 21 – King David is celebrating and blessing God for His faithfulness to Him…
Reflection & Gratitude this Memorial Day Weekend
As Americans, we gather for times to reflect and honor the lives of fallen men and women who served our nation, and we should do so with great gratitude. They fought and gave their lives for our freedom…
Psalm 20 – Strength & Purpose Comes from God - Our Banner
Yes, this year and last year have felt complex and scary sometimes. Yes, our environment in America feels combative and polarized. If we watch cable news at all…
Psalm 19 – His Glory – No Excuses
The beauty of the heavens, the universe, is beyond what we can articulate and declare. The intricacies of the stars, the planets, and the Milky Way when studied…
The Importance of Giving Thanks (Especially in Times of Trouble)
It goes without saying that this past year has been difficult. Between the pandemic, lockdowns, political and social turmoil, it has been a trying time for us all…
Psalm 18 – Our Enemy is No Match for Our Strong God
This is our first lengthy Psalm where we won’t be able to go through it verse by verse, but we can pick out parts that we can really dig deep in to…
This Present Hour
The Scarecrow was pretty smart.
He might have thought he didn’t have a brain, but he repeatedly made observations and reached conclusions quite to the contrary…
The EVIL of Human Trafficking
From out of the shadows to the forefront is one the most horrendous issues facing our nation today: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEOC). In the United States alone, trafficking and sexual exploitation of children is at least…