Psalm 119:160 – Truth
In which I call for a commitment to truth, but also to humility.
Psalm 119:104 – Truth Matters
Truth is critical. Truth is our responsibility. Truth requires us to take control of what we take in. Truth requires us to take control of what we speak. Sometimes truth requires us to be silent in the absence of knowledge.
Psalm 119:86 – Valid
I highlight the harmful effects of falsehoods and gossip on individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of truth and accuracy in communication.
Psalm 119:72 – Value
I emphasize valuing God’s teachings over material wealth, urging believers to prioritize learning and practicing truth despite potential financial sacrifices. Genuine engagement with faith is essential.
Psalm 119:66 – Teach Me
I discuss interconnectedness of beauty, order, and knowledge in studying both nature and scripture. It warns against complacency, urging continuous exploration while balancing faith with accurate understanding and skepticism toward misleading narratives.
Psalm 119:13 – Speaking It
With my lips I have recountedAll the judgments from your mouth. We tend to talk, and also write a great deal about speaking. On social media, people take note of the things you don’t speak out about, and consider you apathetic for your apparent silence. On the other hand, there are those who are just…
Why I Believe in Courtesy
(Image Credit: OpenClipart, qubodup) It seems that many people believe that in order to be firm in one’s convictions, one must be arrogant, loud, and generally rude. Rude and angry speech is praised as telling it like it is. Courtesy is often ridiculed with the incredibly overused term “political correctness.” I object to political correctness…