In case you hadn’t noticed, another bi-annual election is taking place here in the United States today. If we listen to the “pundits” on both sides, you’d think this election will determine the fate of democracy itself. For all I… Continue Reading
Prayer of Azariah (Book of Daniel 3:24-45, 52-90) Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our ancestors, and worthy of praise; and glorious is your name forever! For you are just in all you have done; all your works are… Continue Reading
“Yet even now—oracle of the Lord—return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding… Continue Reading
Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. For I know my transgressions; my sin is always before… Continue Reading
A world without heroes Is like a world without sun You can’t look up to anyone Without heroes And a world without heroes Is like a never ending race It’s like a time, without a place A pointless thing Devoid… Continue Reading
Everywhere we turn, it seems our society is breaking down. Some blame guns, some blame drones, and some blame religion. Plenty of people are crying out on social media, TV, and radio, calling for everyone to come together. Several professional… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, Pope Francis and Donald Trump had a little “disagreement” about Mr. Trump’s proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexican border. Of course, the pope’s remarks were taken out of context by the media. I doubt many people know… Continue Reading
In my humble opinion, Christianity is not a religion. I mean, in the classical sense of the word, sure, it is a religion. But what I have recently come to realize is that Christianity—my faith—is a way of life. Do… Continue Reading
It’s been almost two months now since the riots in Baltimore. There has been a lot of talk about body cameras for police and failed government policies. I have even heard some folks saying that there have been paid protestors… Continue Reading