America is a vast and culturally blended nation. As such, we face issues that other nations may not experience. Our diversity means that we are going to see the world through different lenses. This is a good thing. A primary concern for one may seem trivial to another, but they are drawing from different experiences.... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 6
Light in the Darkness indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:3-6 Knowledge is something we... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 5
Humility To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.Proverbs 16:1-3 Even though these are separate verses they flow together to send me a message I needed to... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom – Day 1
Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-6 This scripture reminds me that there are things I don't understand. There are other things I can't understand. If I try to navigate life relying on my instincts, my judgement,... Continue Reading →
Why does God let bad things happen? Part 3
Part 3: Refining Fire Up to this point we have discussed bad things occurring as a response to choices made, be it ours or someone else's. But what about uncontrollable events that cause suffering like illness or natural disasters? Where is God when these things happen? Where is God when my prayers seem to go... Continue Reading →