Fifty years ago today, four Americans were shot and killed by their own government on an Ohio college campus. A line of National Guard soldiers marched up to a group of unarmed protesters at Kent State University and opened fire. In 13 seconds, four were left dead and nine were injured. See more powerful photos of the Kent State massacre:…Read More

Date: May 4, 2020 at 12:48 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Joy in Judgment?

Joy in Judgment?

“The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.” Psalm 58:10

Scripture Focus: Psalm 58

The righteous people of God are sometimes compared to meek creatures like sheep, especially when they are…Read More

Date: May 1, 2020 at 12:10 AM
Topic: +DEV+ God Will Not Betray You

God Will Not Betray You

“His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.” Psalm 55:21

Scripture Focus: Psalm 55

Every once in a while you run across an old photo that makes you feel uneasy.…Read More

Date: April 29, 2020 at 1:38 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Wash Me

Wash Me

“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7

Scripture Focus: Psalm 51:7

The first time I saw freshly fallen snow, I was amazed at how everything changed. The world, once marked by litter and dirty cars, had been…Read More

Date: April 28, 2020 at 1:27 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Who Is Your Shepherd?

Who Is Your Shepherd?

“Like sheep they are destined for the grave, and death will feed on them.” Psalm 49:14a

Scripture Focus: Psalm 49

In a memorable image from Psalm 49, we see a flock of sheep being led into the underworld, to Sheol, the place of the dead. And…Read More

Date: April 27, 2020 at 1:17 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Excellence of Christ

Excellence of Christ

“All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.” Psalm 45:8a

Scripture Focus: Psalm 45

I usually can’t smell things other people can smell. But sometimes a strong aroma will surprise me. I’ll find gardenias blooming nearby, or get a…Read More

Date: April 21, 2020 at 1:42 AM
Topic: +DEV+ The Beginning of Sin

The Beginning of Sin

“He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment.” Psalm 7:14

Scripture Focus: Psalm 7

I remember hearing years ago about a woman who gave birth to a baby and claimed it to be a total surprise. She said she had…Read More