History has a way of coming back around. As Harry S. Truman once said, “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” In plain words, if we refuse to learn from the past, we are likely to repeat its mistakes. America has made serious mistakes before. We have seen racism, fear, division, cruelty, and…
“Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?” That question from Psalm 2:1 still sounds very current. In plain words, it asks: Why do people and nations get so worked up, make big plans, and act as if they can fix the world while leaving God out? The phrase “plot in vain” means planning without a…
Opening Scripture Reading: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” — Matthew 7:12 “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Luke 6:31 The church and the nation needs healing. We have been through too much bitterness, anger, fear, and division to pretend that everything is fine. Healing will not…
“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.” — James 3:10, KJV James 3 reminds us that our words matter. The tongue may be small, but it can do great good or great damage. A few kind words can encourage someone who is tired, broken, or discouraged. But a few…
“I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” — John 17:14, KJV Lord, help us remember that while we live in this world, our hearts belong to You. We go to work, raise families, deal with bills, use social media, and…
Opening Scripture Reading: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 “My kingdom is not of this world.” — John 18:36 Sometimes, just talking about the gospel isn’t enough. We also have…
Opening Scripture Reading: “In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind. And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it.” — John 1:4-5 Jesus is the Light that came into the darkness, and the darkness could not overcome Him, understand Him, or take hold of Him. The world did not know what…
One of the most fascinating and endearing things in life is getting to know God—not just knowing about Him, but knowing Him in the Spirit. There is a big difference between hearing facts about someone and walking closely with that person. In the same way, faith becomes deeper and sweeter when God is no longer only a subject we discuss,…
We often say that America believes all people are created equal. It is one of the strongest ideas in our national story. But if we truly believe it, then people should be able to see proof of it in everyday life. President Harry S. Truman once reminded Congress that America’s promise was never meant to be just a pretty slogan.…
