"After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few." (Ecclesiastes 5:2) In a TED Talk, Celeste Headlee outlines "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation." One of those might appear to be counterintuitive: In order to have good conversation, we need to listen. Often when the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 26th

"The Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah." (Judges 11:29) He was the doctor who never turned away a patient-even if some couldn't pay him and even though he himself had experienced rejection from society. In spite of Harold's outstanding record in his medical studies, no hospital in London hired him because of the color … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 25

"Will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?" (Matthew 18:12) The movie "Sully" depicts the heroic landing of a stalled passenger plane on New York's Hudson River. As Captain "Sully" strode off the rescue ferry, he told an official, "I need to know who's … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 24th

"Then the Lord asked him, 'What is that in your hand?' 'A shepherd's staff,' Moses replied." (Exodus 4:2) Captain Tim Mullane diligently worked at sinking the SS United States-a massive ocean liner. In fact, he was paid to send it down to the depths. Mullane repurposes ships from sailing the seven seas to serving as … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 23rd

"The other events of Josiah's reign and his acts of devotion...are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah." (2 Chronicles 35:26-27) Like all early departures from this life, Joe's death shocked those who knew him. Just before he died, he'd begun making poor decisions. Now this husband, father, coach, and youth … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 22nd