High Horses

The old idiom “going against the grain" is older than the writings of Shakespeare and, according to some folks, is derived from the world of carpentry referring to the best practice of working wood in the direction of the lines of grain. The practical application of this idiom is that if an idea or action goes against the grain; it

Death Wish

“And he requested for himself that he might die.” 1 Kings 19:4 Strange, is it not, that the man who would never die requested his death from God? What a difference one event can make in the lives of the faithful followers of God. Elijah had just turned the hearts of God’s people from the evil that

The Cords and Bands of Love

“I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love.” Hosea 11:4 The power of redemption is in the hands of God. No one is capable of seeking a relationship with God unless He first reveals Himself to them. Jesus makes this evident when He explains His place in the redemption of humanity: “No man

Living in the Shadows

“In the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge” (Psa 57:1)  The use of antidepressants has almost doubled since 2002. Twelve percent of men, fifteen percent of women and twelve percent of children are taking some form of psychological and behavioral drugs. The diagnoses of psychological and behavioral issues substantially increased since 2001; more

Living in the Past

Memories can Haunt Us As we pass through our lives we will pass through many valleys that hold memories of the “shadows of death” that David, King of Israel, spoke about in the well-known passage found in the 23rd Psalm. How we position these experiences in our memories will govern not only how we recall

An Angry God

  “Thou hatest wickedness.” Psalm 45:7 Does God’s love supplant His righteous anger? These words, “Thou hatest wickedness” were prophetic words spoken about the coming Saviour, Jesus. Could it be true that God, who the Bible declares is the very essence of love, is capable of anger? The love of God and the righteous anger of God are

The Stain of Slavery

The Yoke of Bondage   “That henceforth we should not serve sin.” Romans 6:6 Slavery is a stain on the history of humanity. To be removed by force from your home and family and exiled and treated as chattel would be a terrible existence. Human trafficking is not only a crime against humanity but a sin against God.

A Fading Love

It's the Little Things “Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines.” Song of Solomon 2:15 The power of love is undeniable. Seeking to preserve the depth of his relationship with the object of his love, Solomon warned that as the keepers of the vineyards focused their attention to the small fox they too