“For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should desire instruction from his mouth, because he is a messenger of the LORD of Armies.” – Malachi 2:6 CSB



What Would You Give Up?

On a cold January morning in 1848, a man named James Marshall peered into a narrow California sawmill channel and spotted flakes of pure gold. It was a discovery that would alter history, sparking one of the greatest gold rushes humanity had ever seen. Yet, despite his monumental find, Marshall did not profit from it;…

Joy in the Furnace: 5 Ways to Respond to Suffering

We live in a broken world where pain, trials, and unexpected suffering will inevitably knock on our door. When fierce winds begin to blow, it is incredibly easy to spiral into bitterness, look for someone to blame, or set up camp in a state of constant complaining. An unknown poet once penned a beautifully structured…

From Death to Life

There is an old story about a king and his jester, or court clown, who was known for saying incredibly foolish things. One day, after the jester uttered something exceptionally ridiculous, the king handed him a ceremonial staff and said, “Take this, and keep it until you find a bigger fool than yourself.” Years passed,…