Psalm 1 introduces the Psalter, the Hebrew book of worship. It is a wisdom psalm and describes the nature and consequences of two different lifestyles—the choice between wisdom and folly. Therefore Psalm 1 asks … Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and FollyRead more
God
Recognizing the Risen Lord: Part 3
In the first two parts of this series, “Recognizing the Risen Lord,” we saw that the risen Lord is recognized by identifying him with the crucified Christ and that this fact is so contrary … Recognizing the Risen Lord: Part 3Read more
Psalm 2: A Global Perspective
Have you ever been troubled by the fact that Christians fervently pray for a parking spot at a crowded mall on December 24th but don’t pray for those suffering under oppression in North Korea? … Psalm 2: A Global PerspectiveRead more
A Little Marital Advice
I’ve been happily married for more than 33 years. A constant counsel for success in marriage is that couples need to be together. Genesis 2:18 says that God made Adam “a helper fit for … A Little Marital AdviceRead more
Delightful Disasters
My father was a successful businessman and a decorated World War II pilot who retired as a lieutenant colonel. The natural assumption is that he would have been well-organized and a meticulous planner. He … Delightful DisastersRead more