The Word

The second group referenced by Jesus at the opening of the Sermon on the Mount are “those who mourn.” Just as Jesus taught that the poor in spirit would attain the kingdom of heaven, the […]

God created a world full of movement in his first five days of creation. Ocean currents flowed, breezes blew, fish swam and bird flew. But, God’s plan wasn’t set in motion until the sixth day. […]

After four days of creation, God had set the stage for life. The earth was green with grass, plants and trees. The expanse of space was decorated with the stars and planets. The water and […]

God’s creation does not follow a path based in human understanding. He created light, then atmospheric divisions, then land, sea and vegetation. Then, on the fourth day, he sets the cosmos in motion with the […]

The first day of creation illuminated a framework of existence with the words, “let there be light.” The big picture of God’s plan could then be seen. After God completed that first day, He then […]

As the media concerns itself with the traditional transfer of power in Washington, many are discussing “the big picture” of how politics will shape our state, nation and world in the years to come. Surely […]

Moses was an unlikely leader. Abandoned at birth, he had a speech impediment later in life and disobeyed God. Yet, Moses is a leader for all time, and many other leaders of nations are compared […]

The new year often brings resolutions and vows of starting something new or starting over. This week marks the Epiphany on the Christian calendar. The visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem is commemorated […]