The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is often where most people go for comfort and guidance in the Bible. This chapter of the Old Testament includes 150 songs and poems written by David, Solomon, Moses, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Heman, and Ethan. In the new book, Spurgeon and the Psalms, publisher ...
My Journey to Becoming a Writer
Most good stories begin somewhere in the past. While some avoid looking back, I find that looking back nearly always informs how I want to move forward, even when I’m stuck. As a young adult, I was drawn to the discussion of ideas, introspection, deep thinking, and conversations with adults. ...
14 Bible Verses for Entrepreneurs
I have been a self-employed, Christian business owner for more than twenty years. Undergirding my philosophy of how I operate my business are principles I've extracted from the Bible. I don't profess that I have it all figured out, but I do know that the more I focus on God and establish my daily ...
Do All Things Really Work Together for My Good?
There are a handful of Bible verses that are often quoted as platitudes. We hear these verses so frequently that they often lose their impact. We may hear them in passing, on the radio, or quoted by well-meaning family or friends. One such verse is Romans 8:28. During my year-long Bible study on ...
12 Bible Verses About Waiting
Already late, I stood in line to check-in for my doctor's appointment. I arrived on time, but then the office told me that my appointment had been moved to a different building--across the Kaiser medical campus. Now I stood queued up for a second time, waiting for nearly ten minutes while the ...
What if Things Were Easy?
Do you remember the Staples commercials from years ago where the red EASY button was available and when pressed, it solved everyone's problems? There was something everyone could relate to about wanting a button to press to instantly find a solution to your issues. Recently, I found myself ...