If you have ever climbed a steep trail to a mountaintop vista or hiked deep into the woods in search of a hidden waterfall, then you know the feeling of awe at the first sighting of your objective. There is a sudden hush of reverence that descends as you take in the beauty of God's creation. No words are needed because no words are adequate: silence is the only appropriate response. King David understood this quiet reverence, as well.

My daughter likes to teach me new words so I can sound hip. Even more importantly, she lets me know when meanings change so that I don’t ac

Devotional readings on Psalm 27, 28, and 138 Meditation Go to the Bible readings and reflection questions If my life is characterized by...

We usually tend to our own gardens and not our neighbors'. What if we should do the same thing in our own lives? In midlife, God is giving us permission to focus first on His purpose and vision for us!

Once in a while a generation comes along that stands taller and stronger than the rest. That generation changes the orientation of a family toward God and goodness. So regardless of what the generation before me or the generation after me chooses, I must choose the Lord because my choice matters. And so does yours.