We give thanks to you, O God;we give thanks; your name is near.People tell of your wondrous deeds. At the set time that I appoint,I will judge with equity.When the earth totters, with all its inhabitants,it is I who keep its pillars...

God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?”And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” Jonah 4:9 War is upon us. Atrocities beyond a healthy person’s imagination have been carried out in acts of rage that are all the more horrible for the...

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,    I will fear no evil,for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 It seems like last Monday was a long time ago. With the shocking explosion of violence in Gaza this...

I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 Every morning I begin the day with a prayer of thanksgiving. I confess that...

They will be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, to display God’s glory. Isaiah 61:3b Last Tuesday’s Presbytery meeting resulted in several important decisions. I was looking forward to the meeting with joyous and anxious anticipation—joyous because...

Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19a I realize that the last several weeks I have been reflecting on...

“After this I will return,and I will rebuild the dwelling of David, which has fallen;from its ruins I will rebuild it,and I will set it up,so that all other peoples may seek the Lord—even all the Gentiles over whom my name has been called.” Acts 15:16-17a There’s no...

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 So the good news is that I tested negative for COVID, last Wednesday and Saturday. Even better, it sounds...

The Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a After what felt like a long summer, all of a sudden the September Presbytery meeting is coming up quickly! The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19th,...