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In yesterday's reflection, I explained why it makes sense to describe Ephesians 1:3 as Paul's eulogy. In fact, the Greek text of this verse includes three different words based on the root eulog-,...
Nursery attendant Peggy Davis has been on the job for 39 years. On a high-traffic Sunday, one or two parents come to the nursery to drop off their babies. But Peggy Davis shows...
As you may recall, I have suggested that we set aside the two weeks prior to Thanksgiving Day in the United States...
We would hope that doing what's right would be accepted, perhaps even rewarded. Often this is the case. If we do what's...
Psalm 116 celebrates God’s goodness. The psalmist has experienced God’s grace in manifold expressions. God has heard his prayers (116:1). God delivered him from death (116:3-6), guided his steps ...
For centuries, many Christians have hated Jews, partly because “the Jews killed Christ.” Not only is anti-Semitism contradictory to the call of...
Most research scientists follow the academic track. Not Dr. John Medina. This graphics designer and animator turned teacher, scientist, and consultant says...
It is possible to have integrity in our business relationships. And as we interact well with our colleagues, we demonstrate the truth...
With God, as with a customer, you're always launching, deepening, or restoring a relationship.
When my son Howard was about four, every morning as I left for work, he had a set little question: "Daddy, where are you going?" And every morning, I'd say, "Son, I'm going...
I expect that readers of this reflection may respond in a wide variety of ways to its title: Wives Submit to Your Husbands. Some will be curious. Some will be hopeful. Others might...
Kara went to El Salvador on a mission trip and fell in love: with the entire village of El Sunza, not just one boy. Kara was only fifteen years old, but she needed...
In the world of giving career advice, we tell people to follow their dreams - to create a vision, set goals around it, and just do it. We ask people about their passion...
David composed Psalm 57 when he was surrounded by his enemies, who were like “fierce lions” (57:4). Thus he cried out to...
Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes...
As I considered Ephesians 5:6, I was struck by the phrase "empty words." This seems like such an apt phrase in our world today. Yet, obviously, empty words were a matter of concern...
Are you open to being surprised by God today? What helps you to have an open heart when God does the unexpected?
