"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." (Exodus 14:14) Professional boxer Jim Braddock was known as someone who fought not for riches and fame but to put food on the table for his family. The movie Cinderella Man chronicles his fairytale like comeback from a past his prime boxer to … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 4th

"He was despised and rejected by mankind." (Isaiah 53:3) A photography contest featured images created by AI. People from around the world submitted pictures they had fabricated by AI text prompts on computers. Only AI generated images were allowed. One winner was a surreal depiction: something that looked like a pink flamingo curled into a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 3rd

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:32) Of all US presidents, Jimmy Carter had the longest marriage. He and his wife Rosalyn were married for 77 years. When Carter was asked the secret to his long, successful marriage, he replied, "Choose the right person to marry." Beyond that, he named … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 2nd

"Discharge all the duties of your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:5) On a Thursday, in the church's fellowship hall, sandwiches and watermelon slices were set out, waiting to be consumed by mourners sitting on metal folding chairs placed on stained carpet. It was a perfectly normal funeral, except for the preacher. He was a well known … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 1st

"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices." (Colossians 3:9) "What a cruel act to be untruthful," Daniel Ladinsky once wrote in a poem that contrasts relationships built on trust with those damaged by lies. Inspired by German theologian and monk Meister Eckhart, he described truthful, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 31st