Finding Peace in a Troubled World
Where are we to find peace in in this turbulent world? Some say that violence must be met with greater violence. Yet others say, “live and let live”. Still others say, “love is the answer”. Yet it seems that those with power all too often wield it for their...
In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me
The act of taking one’s own life is so terribly shocking and usually unexpected. No two situations are the same. Charles Whittlesey was a man of status. He had recieved the Medal of Honor as he had been the leader of the “Lost Battalion” in World War I. His...
Continuing On
There are so many comforting words in the Bible. To be certain, there are times of testing. Yet, as Nahum asserted in Nahum 1:3b (CEV) “He can be seen in storms and in whirlwinds.” I would encourage that as we are consoled for us to be as consolers. 2...
Only One Unpardonable Sin
John 3:9-21 King James Version (KJV)9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and...
Yahweh, My Shepherd – Psalm 23
When suicide makes its way into our lives through family or friends, where can I go to get help dealing with the pain? I think Psalm 23 can be of great comfort. “Yahweh my shepherd!” God is watching over you like a shepherd watching over His sheep. “I don’t...