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Finding Light in the Darkness: A Reflection on Psalm 13

Finding Light in the Darkness: A Reflection on Psalm 13 Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 13, a song of lamentation penned by David. This Psalm expresses deep sorrow and grief, encapsulating the essence of human suffering and the longing for God’s intervention. Although the specific context of David’s anguish is uncertain—whether it was due…

Finding God in Times of Overwhelm: Lessons from Exodus

Exodus 1:8-23 Where is God? Life has its seasons where we feel as though God isn’t there, or maybe He doesn’t care, or perhaps He just isn’t paying attention. These moments often come when we are overwhelmed by a set of circumstances, leaving us asking, “God, where are you?” A recent phone call from a…

From Frustration to Faith: Christ, Our Rock in the Desert

Exodus 17:1-7: Christ our Rock As a father, one of the regular challenges I face is managing long trips with my family. Particularly, the journey along the New York State Thruway from our home in Buffalo to various destinations can be taxing. Ellie, my little one, often gets restless and hungry not long into the…

The LORD Will Provide

Genesis 22:1-18 A Heart-Wrenching Test Genesis 22 begins with a directive from God that is as shocking as it is profound: “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” This command is…

Finding Faith in the Face of Despair

2 Kings 4:1-7 Lessons from a Biblical Widow In moments of profound need and overwhelming anxiety, we often feel cornered by circumstances beyond our control. This is a shared human experience; we all have encountered times when anxiety ruled our days, leaving us desperate for a solution. The story of a widowed mother from the…