Chaplains Corner

Luke 14: 11 11 For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” If you’ve ever been on a ship, then you may know there is a space called the wardroom, or the officer’s mess. In the wardroom, typically there is one long...

Proverbs 18:21 (English Standard Version) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Parents and guardians have the crucial responsibility of being the first prophets in the lives of children, especially in this age of...

Chaplain Corner Article  “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, your comforts delights my soul.”- Psalm 94:19 The Psalmist in this text is having a hard time dealing with how the world is evolving. He sees the wicked increase in power and no harm seems to come...

“And if I perish, I perish.”- Esther 4:16 Queen Esther is one of the many women who sacrificed, spoke truth to power, and made a difference in the male-dominated world during biblical times. Her Uncle Mordica challenged Queen Esther to save her people when their lives...

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”- 1 Peter 4:8 Peter is reminding his audience of the importance of unity, connectedness, and most of all, love. Philos love is friendship and family love. A love that reminds us that we...

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Tis the season to be jolly, and merry is here. We can become enthralled in the commercialism of the holiday season. So often defined by the...

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) When Paul wrote the letter to the church of Thessalonica, he opened with being thankful for their faithfulness to his ministry through support, giving,...

Chaplain Corner’s Article “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength”- 2 Timothy 4:17 When Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, Paul was imprisoned and facing death as everyone who supported him in the ministry had abandoned him. Paul had given so much to so...