Complaining Properly in the Kingdom of Heaven

So what troubles you today? Have you a disease that has not been cured? Are you plagued with a physical or mental disability? Are your body and mind depreciating faster than you desire? Is your mental and emotional stability teetering? Have you a loved one headed for the grave? Are you in need of a loved one; do you find yourself lonely? Will your spouse … More Complaining Properly in the Kingdom of Heaven

False Hope

Why could you not sleep last night? What troubles you? Do you have family problems? Is it aging parents, angry parents, a dishonest marriage, or disobedient children that keeps you awake? Do you struggle financially? Are you swimming in a sea of debt? Has the fountain of income slowed down to drip? Are health issues first and foremost in … More False Hope

Defective, Yet Delightful

This morning, in my personal devotions, I became reacquainted with a very odd passage of Scripture. In Leviticus 21, God presents himself as the Sovereign One who is not so concerned with equal rights. According to modern thinking, God seems to be so crass and out of vogue. He is not culturally sensitive or politically correct. He discriminates. Hear Moses’ words: Leviticus 21:16–24   … More Defective, Yet Delightful