This is Holy Week, and today is called Maundy Thursday. The name is derived from mandatum, the Latin word from which we get our word ‘mandate’, or command – and commemorates Jesus’ new command in John 13:34 – a new command I give you, that you love each other. That Christ gives us this command…

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me… Psalm 23:4 (KJV) I think of this comforting Bible verse often. It was a favorite of my father. He was one of my heroes. I remember him reciting this and other comforting biblical…

As I reflect on all of the events of the last several days and weeks, various Bible passages came to my mind. Some of these include:Psalm 10:1 ​1 Why, LORD, do you stand far off?Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Isaiah 63:1717 Why, LORD, do you make us wander from your waysand…