Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved Scriptures in the entire Bible. Its simple yet profound truths have provided comfort to millions for three millennia. My friends have plenty of ideas about what King David meant when he wrote, ƵThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.Ƶ
Last weekend our nation celebrated her 249th birthday, with parades and events designed to recognize and honor the liberty we enjoy in the greatest nation in the world, the good olƵ USA.
By the time you read this article, July 4th is upon us. The day is a great reminder of our freedoms that we enjoy in this nation. For that, we should give thanks to God. I also recognize that there are among Americans various opinions about who our leaders should be, the values that they should promote, and the issues of our day that they should address. This article is not about those things
ƵJesus is the Word because through him all things are made,Ƶ says Jonathan, 8. ƵWhat He said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, He is the Word.Ƶ
Nationally acclaimed author, Wil Tustin, will be doing a book signing at Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore on July 12 from 12:00 to 2:00 for his latest book, Unhindered.
The Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) is proud to announce that Tamela Johnson, principal of St. PaulƵs Lutheran School in Waverly, Iowa, has been selected as the 2025 ELEA Distinguished Educational Leader of the Year.
ƵHe makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.Ƶ Ƶ Psalm 23:2-3
Abraham Lincoln said, ƵI have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.Ƶ Smugness pulls the trigger on misdeeds, but mercy allows us to forgive. Mercy does not excuse the offense, but it can restore relationships and strengthen justice by maturing the offender. It can mean withholding punishment. It can also mean providing comfort for those who are suffering. Mercy is an act of kindness and caring for those who are unable to care for themselves and for those who donƵt deserve it. At its core is forgiveness and selflessness.
How do I know whether my anxiety is related to sin or caused by forces outside of my control?Ƶ
Last year, PaulƵs comments in Philippians 1:6 caught my attention: ƵI am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Ƶ
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