Even when life seems hopeless, the faithful believer knows that God has not abandoned him. The psalmist pours out the distress in his heart, but still expresses confidence that God will show his mercy. Continue »

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At a conference several years ago, I was responsible for a display of children’s books. All throughout the afternoon, parents approached and bought books for their children. Continue »

This has all the elements of a love song—the unbearable longing, the near despair when the beloved appears to be far away, and the loving memory of the beloved’s attributes. But the beloved is God. The psalmist uses what were even then romantic conventions as the only language strong enough to express the depth of his love for the Lord. Continue »

This Sunday’s gospel contains some of the most typical and forceful words of Jesus’ preaching: "Love your enemies" (Luke 6:27). Continue »

Imagine how discouraged this woman must have felt! For twelve years she had futilely sought a cure for her bleeding disorder, only to be disappointed time and time again (Mark 5:25). Continue »