“How then can we live?” This is the question asked of God by His covenant people as recorded in Ezekiel 33:10. In a book full of somber warning and judgment, through Ezekiel the prophet and priest, God repeats His people’s…

In his 1871 novel, “Through the Looking-Glass” – the sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – Lewis Carroll included a nonsense poem titled “Jabberwocky.” I’m being honest with you, friends, when I tell you that some days – particularly days…

According to research by the “Los Angeles Times,” Americans are not as happy as we used to be. We’re no longer on the list of the twenty happiest nations on earth, and we’ve fallen below – for example – Kuwait…

I believe that God has hardwired the human heart to desire and seek identity and purpose. From one ought to flow the other. Once I discover who I am – who I really am – I can embrace the reason…

For many of us, this week is prone to nostalgia. We have fond memories of America’s birthdays gone by, and we tend to enjoy reliving those picturesque celebrations of the red, white, and blue. As I pen these words, I…

People are lonely. Really lonely. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health epidemic. And the American Psychiatric Association has published that 30% of us have experienced loneliness at least once a week for the past year. Young…

Psalm 23 is one of my favorites. Maybe yours too. I hear in its promises not only a declaration of God’s majesty and power, but also a declaration of His nearness and compassion. Among those promises is a lifeline: “He…

It feels like we’re walking a tightrope out there. Pollsters, statisticians, and commentators on American culture and civic life tell us that our nation – at the present moment – is more divided than at any point since 1850. (By…

Sometimes it’s a Western novel where the most surprising gold nuggets are found. Do you remember Mattie Ross? “There is nothing free except the grace of God. You cannot earn that or deserve it.” And sometimes it’s those Western movies…

As I read about the current conditions in Sudan, I can barely catch my breath. There’s almost no healthcare available to the people. Horrific conflict is escalating from every side. Thousands have died. Thousands more are injured. Millions are homeless.…