On Living In An Atomic Age
In one way we think a great deal too much of the atomic bomb. ‘How are we to live in an atomic age?’ I am tempted to reply: ‘Why, as you would have lived in the sixteenth century when the plague visited London almost every year, or as you would have lived in a Viking age when raiders from Scandinavia might land and cut your throat at night;
God is Still Good
Lately our world has been filled with bad news,
But even in the midst of trouble, God is still good.
Chaos and confusion has been swirling,
But the Lord is still the God of peace (1 Cor. 14:33)
Vindicated By His Power
My heart is in anguish within me, and the terrors of death have fallen upon me (Psalm 55:4). The thoughts expressed in the Daily Bread have to do with concerns we have that are real, but, for the most part, are not life-threatening or even, by the standards of some, really very serious.
Can't Help But Fall Down
Every four years something magical happens; the Winter Olympics. I can remember from an early age staying up late to watch the Winter Olympics with my family. It was one of the only times my parents blurred the lines of my bedtime to allow me to keep watching the games.
Esther's Perspective on Providence
The book of Esther is unique in the canon of Hebrew and Christian scripture in that it is the only book that does not specifically mention God. While this fact long ago led to some debate regarding its place in the canon, most readers point to it as a beautiful example of God’s providence.
Future Minded
We live in a world full of uncertainty. Without the proper mindset, it is easy to let the chaos around us lead to stress and anxiety. A recent article from Inc magazine addresses how our thinking and attitude toward the future has profound psychological effects.
Worth More Than Sparrows
We all like compliments, but we generally expect something a little different, don’t we? It’s like the preacher who was complimented with, “You’ll be a good preacher, someday!” (I was told that once.)