In the age of the internet, and especially where it comes to social media, we are flooded with all sorts of opinions on every side of every issue. What should we say, and what should we leave unsaid? Of course the Romantics would tell us that we should always speak…

While our streets have been filled by day with those who demand justice, and by night with those who seek to loot and burn, no one seems to have any answers. Municipal officials seem helpless to prevent destruction of private property. Protesters are long on passion but short on proposals…

“If it feels good, do it! Be true to yourself and follow your heart!” That’s what the Romantics teach. But according to King Solomon, nothing could be further from the truth. Now remember, the Song of Solomon is a whole-hearted celebration of the love between husband and wife, so Solomon…

For the 17 years I was a chaplain or teacher at Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, I saw the King James Version translation of Proverbs 3:6 over the proscenium in the chapel. It was a daily reminder to me, and to all the young people the institution served, to put God first in…

“Love is strong as death” (8:6). How many widows and widowers can bear witness to this? For so many people, “Til death us do part” is only true physically, as the bonds of affection linger long after their spouse has died. And this sort of love is just as strong…

What is your heart’s desire? What blessing would you most like to receive? Happiness? Wealth? Fame? Power? Freedom from responsibility? To gain the love of a special someone? To be reunited with those who have passed away? When God appeared to King Solomon in a dream, Solomon didn’t ask for…

Scroll through your Facebook feed and you’re likely to find strongly held opinions on every side of every issue. Full-throated support of President Trump is followed by someone cringing at his latest Tweet. Skepticism about the seriousness of this current COVID crisis is followed by a heartfelt account of survival…

It seems that the only thing we Americans have in common anymore is that we are all angry at someone – we just can’t agree on whom to blame. Whether it be in the pages of formerly reputable newspapers, in the studios of TV news shows, on the streets of…

We place our trust in all sorts of things, people and skills every day. During this COVID crisis, for example, we’ve been trusting in our government to keep us safe and our scientists and researchers to show us how to stay healthy. So, how well are they doing? Have they…

During this current COVID crisis, many people would like nothing better than to get back to work. Others who have either been laid off or who have been working from home have gotten busy with home repair and improvement projects. But in Psalm 127, Solomon, who oversaw the construction of…