Fifty years ago in Montgomery, Alabama, an unassuming black woman decided that her dignity was nonnegotiable. Instead of relinquishing her seat to a white man and moving to the back of the bus, she...
Who can be compared with the LORD our God, who is enthroned on high? He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth. He lifts the poor from the dust and the...
When we pray for our leaders, as Scripture urges us to do, we should ask the Lord to lead them in the ways of truth, humility, and justice.
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Psalm 76 celebrates the justice and strength of God, who “breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him” (76:12). He is truly “glorious,” “even more majestic than the everlasting...
Our bitter political season did not end with last year’s election. As the Presidential inauguration approaches, we’re all still trying to understand...
Finally Joseph had his chance. After years of being a slave, the last few in prison, he stood before Pharaoh, who praised Joseph for his ability to interpret dreams.
Today is Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent. It’s also Valentine’s Day! The two holidays needn’t be at odds with...
Every year, songwriters add new Christmas songs into the holiday mix. And, every year, most of those songs are quickly forgotten. If you check out the official ASCAP list of the most popular...