The Book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament’s wisdom literature, a collection of divinely inspired practical advice for living a virtuous life. Its central message is: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” and that godly wisdom shapes one’s character, decisions, relationships, knowledge and discipline. King Solomon is credited with being the primary author of this collection.As w...

As usual, my Saturday morning Bible study group choses a scripture from the Sunday’s Lectionary. We used the 9/14 Gospel lesson from Luke 15:1-10 this past weekend.  It dealt with the parables of the lost sheep and of the lost coin.  After the first reading the participants tried to respond to the question: Word, Image, or Phrase. That is a short way to ask: what does get your attention after read...

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1During my recent trip, on our way back home, we encountered turbulence on the flight. The sky grew dark, the plane shook, and for a few minutes it felt like everything was uncertain. I snapped a few pictures to remember that moment because it reminded me of life itself. We all face storms that shake us, scare us...

Lamentations 3: 19-26 Lately, it has been very difficult for me to watch the news. Even though I like to be aware of what is going on in our world, whether it is on social media or the televised press, I found myself going through a range of negative emotions from helplessness, to sadness, to anger, whenever I consume the current news.Somehow, they remind me of the conditions that Jeremiah, the we...

“Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?’” Matthew 14:31Life has a way of throwing us into deep water when we least expect it. Some storms roar with grief and loss. Others are quieter but just as heavy: uncertainty about the future, a family member you can’t fix, or the relentless weight of responsibility.Peter knew that kind of t...

Luke 17:11–19There were ten of them.Ten people crying out for mercy. Ten people who had been pushed to the margins. Ten people who had lost not only their health but also their homes, their jobs, their families, and their communities. That’s what leprosy did. It didn’t just destroy your body; it erased your place in society.When they saw Jesus, they cried out to him for mercy. When Jesus saw them,...

When Bobby McFerrin‘s uplifting song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” hit the airwaves in 1988, it quickly became more than just a catchy tune, it was a worldwide anthem that won three Grammys. Its simple, cheerful melody, and repetitive chorus extend an invitation to let go of your troubles and choose happiness. But is it really possible to silence our worries and embrace joy, especially when life feels o...

As the heat of Summer becomes more and more unbearable, I was reminiscing about my younger years in Haiti. Usually, at the end of the school year, I would leave Port-au-Prince to go spend the Summer vacations with my grandmother and enjoy the fun life of the country. I will usually travel by ship, sail ships. They usually have four or five sails which are moved, raised, or lowered when needed, dep...

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1There are moments when the path gets steep, when the valley seems darker than ever before, and when the weight of sickness, grief, and uncertainty presses heavily on our hearts. Our church family is currently going through a season—a time marked by loss, unanswered questions, and moments that test our faith. And yet—the Lord is my shepherd. ...

“Therefore, as God‘s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. “ Colossians 3:12Imagine stepping into your day as if you’re putting on a special garment, something beautiful and intentional. Paul encourages us to clothe ourselves with compassion and kindness, allowing these virtues to define how we interact with others.Ki...