“Joy is a substance in our lives that is often conflated and mistaken for happiness. Indeed, you can experience happiness and joy at the same time but there is something long-lasting about joy. Happiness is...

How quickly we forget! The Israelites had just been freed from bondage in Egypt by crossing the Red Sea on dry land, escaping the pursuing Egyptian army, who drowned when the walls of water crashed...

“When I step back and look at the whole picture, transgressions and confessions are really the crux of it. At our best, most of what’s going on is forgiveness and compassion. Isn’t that the case...

“In the hours and days after the Florida hurricane, people of every race, language and way of life helped their neighbors of every race language and way of life. Everyone faced a common challenge, and...

“Cover your ears because Psalm 138 is full-throated, wide open, unabashed, and unashamed thanksgiving to God. The Psalmist does not hold back from opening their heart and mouth wide to sing God’s praise…this is a...