Life's Inanities and Ironies

Beloved in Christ, have you ever been so moved by a hymn that your heart swelled with joy or tears filled your eyes? Music has a profound way of touching our souls, lifting us closer to God. Today, we turn to the Holy Scriptures, to Isaiah 12:5, where the prophet declares, "Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth". This verse calls us to lift our voices in praise, not just as a ritual, but as a heartfelt expression of worship. Let us explore how singing glorifies God, strengthens our faith, and proclaims His marvelous deeds to the world. Understanding Isaiah 12:5 Isaiah 12 is a song of praise, born out of God’s promise to deliver His people. In verse 5, the prophet urges us to sing because of God’s "excellent things"—His mighty works that reveal His sovereign power and grace. For us, as believers in Jesus Christ, these works include the creation of all things, where "He spake, and it was done" (Psalm 33:9, KJV)...

Today's scripture text Colossians 3:14-17 Today, we gather to reflect on the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 3:14-17, a passage that calls us to live in the transformative power of God’s love and Word. Let us hear the Scripture anew: “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” This passage is a blueprint for Christian living, a call to let the Word of God not just visit us but dwell among us—taking root in our hearts, shaping our lives, and guiding our community. Let us unpack what this means for us as faithful follow...

Today, we turn to John 4:23-24, where Jesus declares to the Samaritan woman, “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” From a fundamentalist Christian perspective, this passage is a clarion call to abandon worldly distractions and embrace a pure, biblical form of worship that honors God alone. First, let us understand the context. Jesus speaks to a Samaritan, a people despised by the Jews for their mixed heritage and false worship. Yet, He reveals a profound truth: the time of true worship has arrived through Him. As fundamentalists, we believe Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17), and His words here establish a new covenant where external rituals—whether on Mount Gerizim or in Jerusalem—are secondary to the heart’s devotion. “Worship in spirit” means our wo...

Life can throw us into seasons that test our endurance—times when our bodies ache, our responsibilities overwhelm, and even the weather seems to conspire against us. For anyone facing such struggles, these moments can feel isolating and exhausting. Yet, there’s a thread of hope that weaves through every hardship: God’s unwavering promises. This blog post is for those who, like the author of the quoted text below, are grappling with physical limitations, work challenges, and environmental strains while clinging to faith. The author shared a raw and honest glimpse into their recent days: “The last couple of days have been really rough physically for me. Sometimes it's like that when you're on dialysis. I guess that combined with this week being Fair week it has been a little hard on me. Again not complaining. Just stating facts. From the time I got out of dialysis this Wednesday through now till Saturday morning which includes a day off and a another dialysis day. I am just about...