Cast yourself down from this high place, said the devil to Jesus. Don’t you know the scripture? asked Satan. God’s angels will protect you, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone. Satan is ...

This week’s readings are generally about the faithful. Deuteronomy describes God’s faithful care of a “wandering Aramean” or “Syrian about to perish”—most likely Jacob. The psalm echoes God’s faithful ...

When it comes to a Christmastime movie, a perennial favorite of most everyone is It’s a Wonderful Life. Jimmy Stewart made no secret it was his favorite film and favorite role as George Bailey. The ...

The promises of Psalm 91 sound strange to a pastor in the midst of a measles outbreak in our area. I am thankful that a vast majority of my church members can walk and chew gum at the same time, both ...

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. “I don’t run ...

My love for Psalm 23:4 at this time of walking through the valley of the shadow of death has inspired many dear readers to spiritually weigh in on the hope delivered to their broken souls by their ...