“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed”—Malachi 3:6 (NIV). Unexpected change in the form of a pandemic has the world reeling. Constant news updates, newspapers filled with information, and social media posts leading to panic buying and hoarding are the new normal. Most of us don’t deal …
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”—Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV). Anxious (adjective) – full of mental distress or uneasiness because of …
“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful”—Luke 6:36 (NKJV). Mercy and grace seem to be in short supply these days, even among Christians. But on October 2, a grieving 18-year-old offered forgiveness to a former Dallas police officer who shot and killed his older brother. Botham Jean’s life ended when Amber Guyger …
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life’”—John 8:12(NRSV). In light of the recent mass shootings, I began to think about the different responses in the media, including social media. Some were seeking answers. Others …
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