Omotenashi and the Heart of Biblical Hospitality

Omotenashi is a traditional Japanese concept of hospitality that reflects a heart of anticipation, selflessness, sincerity, and attention to detail

God’s truths transcend culture and language. Though the Scriptures were originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, the principles within them are universal, reaching the heart of every culture under Continue ReadingOmotenashi and the Heart of Biblical Hospitality

10 Psalms for the Discouraged in Long-Term Care: Words of Hope from God’s Word

These ten Psalms offer enduring comfort and divine strength give voice to our deepest groanings, reminding us that we’re not forgotten, not forsaken, and never alone even in our loneliest times of long-term care.

Long-term care hospitalization can be one of life’s most isolating and difficult seasons. Days blend into nights. The sterile walls feel colder than the illness itself. And sometimes, even the Continue Reading10 Psalms for the Discouraged in Long-Term Care: Words of Hope from God’s Word

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere Continue ReadingThe Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16