Don’t Be Hateful, Be Grateful, I Know

by Kevin Burton    When my mother came to visit me in Iowa she flew in, meaning she didn’t have a car for the visit and we got around by using the little ride service I used.    If I remember correctly, we had to call twice and do a little polite coaxing to get …

What Does It Mean To “Bless The Lord”?

by Kevin Burton    Our family Bible study took us through Psalm 103 recently, where we encountered no fewer than five admonitions to “bless the Lord.”    I had read this before, but this time it stopped me short. This blessing business is supposed to go the other way, God blessing us.  When God blesses …