Provision for Eternity
The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is full of drama, but more importantly, lessons. After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph rises to the position of overseeing all of Egypt, under only Pharaoh. God blessed Joseph with the ability to see and interpret others’ dreams, and he was able to interpret one of Pharaoh’s dreams, which foretold seven years of bountiful harvest that would…
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Wisdom for the Task
What are the most challenging parts of your life? Maybe your job has been difficult recently. Maybe you have a ministry that has been exhausting or frustrating. There may be difficult people or relationships in your life. It could be anything, but we all have difficult tasks at times. King Solomon was given a very difficult task by God, to govern His people Israel as their king. Solomon knew this…
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Perils of Politics: A Quint of Quotes
Fellow travelers, Here is another “Quint of Quotes” from my collection. Five quotes somewhat related to each other, but not exactly in agreement. The book Faithful Presence by Bill Haslam opens by describing how polarized and angry America has become. In this environment, he asks the question: “do [Christians] just give up on the public square as a place to solve problems?” These quotes aren’t an answer to that question,…
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God Breaks Out of All Boxes
Written around 600 B.C., the Old Testament book of Habakkuk outlines a conversation between the prophet Habakkuk and God, in the few years prior to Judah’s exile in Babylon. The book begins with Habakkuk’s complaint that evil was running rampant in Judah. Habakkuk cries out to God about the prevalence of “violence” and “iniquity.” He cries out about how people are ignoring God’s law, yet nothing is being done about…
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Daily Readings for October 12 – 18
Fellow travelers: For those looking for a Bible reading plan, each week I post 2 chapters to read per day as a main reading plan, and for anyone who wants to read the whole Bible in 2026, I’ll post the extra chapters to read that week. The main readings include nearly all of the New Testament, plus Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Prophets, and a few other Old Testament books. Reading…
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The Reality of Depression
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness globally about its importance. In his commentary on 2 Corinthians 1, Warren Wiersbe wrote on the subject of depression:[1] “’You seem to imagine that I have no ups and downs, but just a level and lofty stretch of spiritual attainment with unbroken joy and equanimity. By no means! I am often perfectly wretched and everything appears most murky.’So…
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Grandpa Solomon’s Retirement Advice
Have you ever asked yourself what Solomon, son of David, king of Israel, and author of much Biblical wisdom, would have to say about modern retirement? Probably not, but I’m going to write about it anyway, because Solomon actually had some relevant advice. Since this blog is not a source of income, I have a day job which happens to involve helping companies help their employees save and invest for…
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The Desires He Delights to Give
Does God give us what we desire, or does He decide what we desire? Some of my earliest prayers I remember (I was probably about 6) are ones asking to wake up the next day with my room full of all the toys I wanted. Naturally, I never woke up to a room full of toys. God probably knew I would only ask for more, and if I kept up…
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Time for a Change 2026 (8 of 9)
Fellow travelers, Are there small changes we can make to improve our lives? For some people, making New Year’s resolutions or celebrating Lent is a good time to work on changes like these, sometimes permanent and sometimes temporary. My habit is a bit different. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions or celebrating Lent, every 40 days I try to make a small, but permanent change in my life habits. This…
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Be Glad for Today
Fellow travelers, While I don’t know how most of my readers will spend their day today, and I’m even uncertain about what I’ll do today, there’s one thing about today I do know: “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 Today, we may have activities and responsibilities we didn’t choose, but this is the day we have. …
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