Category: Perspective

Reflecting on Humanity and Faith

  Why Dehumanizing Others Contradicts the Core of Belief  If we believe that God is the giver of all life, then every person we encounter carries the imprint of divine creation. In essence, regardless of their skin color, background, or birthplace, each life is sacred. It is then fair to ask ourselves: how can we reconcile this truth with the…

The House of the Wicked and the Flourishing Tent of the Upright

There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. (Prov. Reflections on Proverbs 14:11-12 The timeless wisdom of Proverbs 14:11-12 presents us with profound insights into the moral fabric of life. It urges us to consider the consequences of our choices. We are prompted to think about the nature of the paths…

Divine Warning on Political Leadership: Insights from Israel’s Request for a King: Part 2

“Give us a king to lead us,”  (1 Sam. 8:6). In Crippled America, How to Make America Great Again, former President Donald Trump created a narrative. Conservative right Americans quickly bought into this as their mantra. This same narrative has been used by Republican candidates in times past to capture the longing of conservative voters. “Look at the state of the…

Seeing With God’s Eyes: Social Benefits Perspective

There has been much talk in the news about President Trump’s proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2020. Many people are alarmed that the proposal released on Monday suggest’s slash funding for social safety net programs and spending billions more dollars on the US military and immigration enforcement. God is a just God and is very concerned about humanity. Scripture…