Faith & Values
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Those who read my last column may remember I wrote about Michael and Matthew Clark; two brothers with leukodystrophy, a fatal disease which reverses one’s men-tal and physical abilities. Today I … more
“Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems … more
As I was preparing to work on my article for this week, I came across the speech written by the Valedictorian of the Class of 2016, Dahlia Inabinett, who will be graduating from American University … more

There are times in our lives when we get in a hurry, wanting things instantaneously, but that is not always going to work in our favor. When we get in a hurry and try to do things our way instead of … more
Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 1 Chronicles 16-18. In chapter 17, David and all the people were in ecstasy over the return of the Ark of the Covenant. High … more
Reading through the Bible with me? Then read grab your journal and pen and read 1 Chronicles 10-12. Check out 11:15-19. So often demands, distractions, and disruptions interfere with our ability to … more
Each morning on his way to work, Glen went through the drive-through of a local cof-fee shop to order a coffee for himself and pay for the order of the person behind him in line. According to Kirsten … more

I enjoyed reading about young Nelson Bell in the October 28, 2022, Our Daily Bread. Devotional writer, Karen Huang, described how Bell graduated from medical school in 1916; later that year he and … more
The year of 2023 is soon to be history, and 2024 is a mystery. Therefore, let the past be the past! Sometimes we hinder our blessings by looking back. You cannot move forward if your head is always … more
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living … more

According to Spotify, while 75% of people enjoy Christmas music, 17% of Americans do not. However, I suspect some of those who are not fans may like the song, from the Charlie Brown Christmas Album: … more
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was … more
The Christmas season is now in full swing, and many of us will be shopping for that extra special gift we want to give the ones whom we love, in hopes that they will have something to cherish for a … more
C.S. Lewis wrote these words: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God.” We are now in the season of Advent. Advent is defined as “the arrival of a notable person, … more

The twenty-third Psalm is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Part of what makes the ancient psalm so moving is that it was written by David, who had been a shepherd before he became a … more
According to Britannica Dictionary, a trap is something that is used or done to stop or capture someone. It is generally used to catch criminals and is known as entrapment. Sadly, the world is full … more
Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Nehemiah 4-6. As Nehemiah prepares to get down to work in Jerusalem, Sanballat and Tobiah began to abuse, badger, irritate, … more
So often, I see situations wherein some of us are misusing God’s grace, something we don’t even deserve, and it grieves my heart. Therefore, this is an opportune time for me to share this Word … more

Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Isaiah 43-45. The recurring theme in these three chapters is “Fear Not!” Fear is of the devil when it strikes at the heart of a … more
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