Holy Word Reflections

When things in life are disorderly, never quiet, and often unclear, finding peace seems like a vain attempt. Every day, we encounter a constant stream of stress, anxiety and upsets because of problems locally and far away. Many people can feel tired, stressed and yearn for a quiet place. At the same time, during the … Read more

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 Joy. It is so far from just a word- it’s a Divine Power, it’s a heavenly spark capable of setting the deepest shadows of this existence on fire. We sing about it in worship, write it on gift cards, and say it in church. … Read more

Life is beautiful: birthdays, laughter, and answered prayers. Let’s face it: life also comes with difficulties. Sometimes without warning. A single phone call, diagnosis, heartbreak, or surprise loss can turn our world around. Quakes beneath our feet, and then suddenly the faith that which before felt like a rock now feels like a thing that … Read more

Anger. It’s fiery. It’s fierce. And it’s all too familiar.It can simmer under the surface or explode into an all-out storm, but regardless, anger is an emotion that can easily spin out of control. Until something triggers you, everything seems peaceful. All of a sudden, you’re bathing in rage, and your hold on your fists … Read more

Living a godly life in a world full of noise, chaos, and perpetual changes in values may sound, on the one hand, very noble and on the other, very frustrating. The 24-hour media cycle fills our heads with garbage that thrills self-indulgence, relativism, and morality by compromise. The tendency to be tempted sits at every … Read more