Habakkuk 3:17-19 Where does true joy come from? For many of us, joy seems tethered to life’s happiest moments—a wedding celebration, the birth of a child, a long-awaited reunion with loved ones, or a career milestone. These are wonderful blessings, but what happens when those moments feel distant, or life becomes marked by hardship and…
Lamentations 3:21-26 Life is often filled with challenges. Disappointment, despair, discouragement, and suffering touch every one of us, even those who live what some might call “a blessed life.” These difficulties are unavoidable because we live in a world broken by sin. Sometimes suffering is a direct result of sinful choices, and other times it’s…
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…
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…