All over the world, people search for something or someone to worship. Many ancient civilizations adopted a world-view that included bowing to sacred objects. The English word worship comes from an Old English word ‘worthship,’ which denotes worthiness of the one receiving adoration. It was in this reverent posture that ...

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”(John 8:32). The Emancipation Proclamation, ready to be signed, needed the president’s signature. However, Abraham Lincoln wasn’t ready. He had spent the entire morning shaking hands with bystanders. Later, Lincoln noticed his writing hand became red and swollen. ...

Simultaneously, as the congregation sang ‘Amazing Grace,’ I walked the church aisle and gave my heart to Jesus. I was nine. Honestly, I didn’t understand the meaning of Newton’s hymn, but it was the sweetest song I’d ever heard. And, I followed the divine pull. Nowadays, I think of grace ...

Life’s a journey and sometimes a sprint, detour, or shortcut. Many travel the same path but different shoes. Ever heard this quip, ‘don’t judge anyone until you’ve walked a mile in their flip-flops’? Or is it moccasins? Anyway, I think that’s pretty accurate. In fact, we don’t understand completely, unless ...

What would happen if we thoroughly ruminated about something before reaching a conclusion? Reviewed, churned over, dwelt on the pros and cons of certain decisions. Or say, shopper’s remorse, resulting from impulsive behavior. Like having items we don’t want, can’t use, doesn’t fit, don’t need to sleep with, don’t need ...