These biblical provisions are clear signs of concern and care for the poor and the needy, but modern solutions diverge sharply in how they address the same problems. First, Mosaic Law did provide a “safety net” to catch any of the poor and needy facing hard times, but government was very limited in this role.... Continue Reading

“I can’t” is not nearly as powerful as the rationale “I don’t” because it’s a mere restriction. When we say “I can’t,” we don’t dive into our identity. We instead imagine ourselves confined. “I can’t” implies if we had our choice, we would give in. “I don’t,” on the other hand, directs us to our... Continue Reading

It shouldn’t really shock to see Yahweh’s consistent, loving, trait – Psalm 23:5-6 concludes with good, covenant, loyalty (or chesed) in hot, overtaking, pursuit (as Joseph was taught in Egypt, as slave, in cell, or with power, from blessing which hunts down there can be no escape: the love is always at work for good).  ... Continue Reading

The seriousness of the Reformed world and life view means that, even when the melody is played in a minor key, it remains a melody. Indeed, to use a metaphor of Calvin, as this melody is played in the church, it becomes a glorious symphony.   Calvinistic theology has always placed great emphasis on biblical... Continue Reading

While many people may say that Jesus was a good and wise man, he is much more than that. He is God come in the flesh to save his rebellious image-bearers. He has power from the Holy Spirit and was approved for this task by God the Father, and he is a warrior who has... Continue Reading

As he remembers God’s parting of the Red Sea, Asaph’s lamentation turns to praise: “Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. You with your arm redeemed your people, the children of Jacob and... Continue Reading

Time and again during his earthly life, Jesus had been aware that this hour had not come. Twice he resisted family pressure on the matter, and twice he was protected from the evil intention of his foes because of that fact. But two harbingers of it had just crossed his path, and each was a... Continue Reading

She missed the opportunity to sell a sofa and earn a commission, but even more so, she missed the opportunity to put her unique knowledge and ability to work. And I know I’ve too often done the same—instead of being who God has called me to be (and, therefore, admitting the many limitations of my... Continue Reading

As citizens of heaven, we must be ambassadors, as Paul says, God making His appeal through us. And what is that appeal? Believe, for there is a day when Christ will return in judgment. We, as Christians, citizens of heaven, live life with a view toward eternity, making decisions about our speech and conduct based... Continue Reading

A poor or hungry person must do all that he can to care for his needs, but the believing body is not given a pass and excused from sharing the hurts and needs of these living, wounded souls. We see this from the Torah scripture.   According to the count of Rick Warren, a well-known... Continue Reading