“Do you want the good news or the bad news first?” If someone asked you that, how would you answer? I would probably ask for the bad news first hoping the good news would soften the blow. That’s how Paul presented his message to the Christians in Rome. After making…
Self-help books, TED talks, and mental health apps are very popular these days. Everyone seems to be looking for tips and insights into living their best life now. Time management. Self-care. Goal achievement. You name it, you can find an expert with a solution. How do we even begin to…
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, had warned his people what would happen if they did not return to the Lord, then he witnessed their downfall and lamented the aftermath. God’s people had forgotten Him, and He had lifted His sovereign hand and allowed calamity to come their way. Jeremiah had seen…
I am notorious for scrambling to change things when they are not lining up as I think they should. Instead of allowing God to work things out according to His predetermined plan, I decide to interfere and “fix” things. Of course, my way is not better, and I end up…
“Live your best life now” and “YOLO” are modern-day sentiments that King Solomon would have related to. He spent his life going after whatever he wanted. Houses and vineyards. Servants and concubines. Silver and gold. Wisdom and experience. He did not deny himself anything. Yet when he reached the end…