How Long, O Lord?

By Richard Parrish | April 21, 2025 |

“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” – Psalm 13:1(ESV).  Is it just me—or does God sometimes feel slow when we need Him to move fast?   Perhaps I’ve become too comfortable with expecting quick solutions. After all, today’s tech-driven world doesn’t just offer convenience—it…

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Real Love Requires More Than Infatuation

By Richard Parrish | March 24, 2025 |

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. For his steadfast love endures forever.”  – Psalm 136:1 (ESV). Infatuation and love can feel similar initially, but a closer inspection reveals their differences.  Do you remember your first crush? That rush of excitement when you saw them? Their attractiveness and charm made your heart race,…

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How To Love Philadelphians

By Richard Parrish | March 17, 2025 |

“Let brotherly love continue.” – Hebrews 13:1 (ESV). Or as Paul writes, “Love one another with brotherly affection.” – Romans 12:10 (ESV). Have you ever visited Philadelphia? My first visit to the “City of Brotherly Love” felt more like the city of “brotherly shove.” Caught in the five o’clock rush, I quickly realized that I…

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Love: A Command to Live, Not Just to Say 

By Richard Parrish | March 11, 2025 |

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 ESV). Many admonish us to “love.” Social media memes and posts amplify the need for love—often sharing…

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A Costly Commitment

By Richard Parrish | February 17, 2025 |

“Then Jesus told His disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’” – Matthew 16:24 “I can’t wait till I’m on my own!” My 16-year-old daughter’s words were punctuated by the flip of her hair and a defiant scowl as she proceeded to her…

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