We Change, God Does Not

Psalm 40:3a (NRSVue) - He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.Psalm 40 encompasses two themes.It is a psalm of thanksgiving for deliverance.It is also a prayer for help. Yet both share a common root.God delivers and is a source of help because He is eternal and unchanging.Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds his readers that they are to change.Paul discusses the old life and the new life.Paul reminds them, and us, we need renewal.Ephesians 4:23 (NRSVue) - and to be renewed in the spirit of your mindsBut this renewal is only possible because God is eternal and...

True Peace of Mind

Isaiah 54:4a (NRSVue) - Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; do not be discouraged, for you will not suffer disgrace,Some translations refer to Isaiah 54 as “The Lord Loves Israel,”This translation refers to it as “The Eternal Covenant of Peace.”Frankly, I will not argue with either,The prophet begins this verse with “Do not fear.”Scripture repeatedly reminds us that we are not to fear.Small wonder as we seem to need reminding throughout our lives.Scripture also reminds us of this after the Resurrection,When the women went to the tomb of Jesus, they found an angel instead.This filled them...