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When we experience hardships in life and it's difficult to know what to say to God, we may want to simply pray through the Psalms of Rescue.

You don't have to live on this planet for very long to realize that there is much pain in the world. Here are five reasons we suffer.

Four high quality video conferencing programs are briefly reviewed and summarized. Ultimately, two products are recommended. Do you agree?

In this short post, I explain how learning how to drive is analogous to reading and contemplating the Bible. I also offer five questions.

The Bible teaches that we are not only afraid of death, we are slaves to the fear of death? What does this mean, and how can we respond?

It's common for people to make New Year's resolutions. And it's also common for many others to make fun of such behavior. While I...

As a staff chaplain at a large medical center I get the opportunity to pray with people who are experiencing some very difficult and...

The Lord has led me to pivot from working in public higher education to serving as a chaplain at a large medical center in Omaha. On...

It seems to me that if we want to exemplify a life of grace and gratitude we need to do three things. First we must ask God to help us to...

A friend lets you know that they just purchased their plane ticket to visit you. You are excited to see them. Then they let you know...

When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you should be there for them. But what can you do when time or distance...

My kids are big fans of the Youtubers known collectively as Dude Perfect. If you aren't familiar with this group, it is a team of five...

For this week's entry I have the pleasure of showcasing one of my wife's blog posts. Kathryn has her own insightful and encouraging...

If you are looking for a free website that provides Bible searches and translation comparisons, you have quite a few to choose from. And...

Chapter Summary: The elders of Israel decide they will be able to defeat the Philistines in battle if they use the Ark of the Covenant....

Chapter Summary: The Lord calls out to Samuel while he is sleeping by the Ark of the Covenant. After some confusion, Eli tells him to...

Chapter Summary: Hannah offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God for her baby Samuel, and gives him to Eli in order for him to serve as his...

Chapter Summary: Hannah is not able to have any children and is mocked by her husband's second wife. Hannah is distraught and prays to...

Starting in July, my weekly blog post will highlight a chapter devotion from the Books of 1 and 2 Samuel. The goal will be to draw out...

My father, Leonard Featherstone, passed away from complications related to COVID-19 earlier this year. We delayed holding his memorial...