Daily Devotion – If Knowledge is Power, Can Ignorance Be Bliss?
Trying to catch the wind The catchphrase, knowledge is power, became popular in the age of Information Tech (IT). This expression is usually attributed to Sir Francis Bacon, a philosopher, statesman, and scientist. By knowledge, he meant science and was considered the...
Daily Devotion – Ecclesiastes 1 – The Elusive Pursuit of Happiness
As a nation, we (US) Americans thrive on what’s new. It seems to be the engine of our economy, and the goal of our pursuit of happiness. Businesses and social networks are dedicated to helping us pursue the elusive pursuit of happiness. Commercials tout the...
Daily Devotion – Isaiah 6:9 – Explaining My Relationship with God
How do I explain my relationship with God to others, namely unbelievers? My small group leader got me thinking on this question this past Sunday, and what came to mind repeatedly was Isaiah 6:9. “And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who...
Daily Devotion – Representing Jesus Well in a Difficult Season
2020 has been quite the year—and we’re only halfway through. A global pandemic, an extended lockdown, economic devastation, civil unrest, deep political division, the list goes on. And don’t even get me started on the murder hornets. Yet we’re still called to...
