Seeking the Lord
Herman Sutter
June 15, 2024
Scripture tells us that those who seek the Lord “lack no good thing.” (Ps 34:11) But the absolute certainty of such a verse may feel a little strange to our modern ear.
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Herman Sutter
Herman Sutter is a school librarian, author, and poet who resides in Houston, Texas. To read more of his work, visit WorldBeforeGrace.blogspot.com.
God As a Shield
Herman Sutter
June 7, 2024
There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.
The Value of Silliness
Herman Sutter
May 25, 2024
We don’t often think of Jesus as making jokes, and yet when we hear him tell the disciples that they are worth more than many sparrows, it is easy to picture him with an ironic grin.
To Toil or Not to Toil
Herman Sutter
May 10, 2024
Too often we blindly strive for success, fulfillment, riches, or pleasure. As the Book of Wisdom reminds us, even as they grumbled and complained, God provided his people with manna from Heaven, a food that conformed to every taste.
Listening and Asking Questions
Herman Sutter
April 29, 2024
The next time you are talking with someone, ask a question. Something like: How did that make you feel? What did you think about that? Why?
Called to the Cross
Herman Sutter
April 27, 2024
If we claim to revere the cross, if we claim to love the one who died for our sins, then we must not turn away.
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