Here’s another important context for today’s passage. We know little about Habakkuk other than he was deemed a “minor prophet” during the years…
Daily Word: Father and Defender. Psalm 68:6[5]
If this passage feels familiar, it is because this is a theme in Scriptures. ADONAI [the LORD] is father to the fatherless and husband to the widows. However, He has made it clear…
Daily Word: Stuck in the Mud? Psalm 40:2-3[1-2]
Shabbat Shalom! Honestly, have we ever felt slimy? As in our spirit is so gunked up with the mud and mire of this world it has us trapped in a pit of fear…
Daily Word: Love Is… 1 Corinthians 13:4
Shabbat Shalom! This chapter is probably spoken at more Christian weddings than any other — and rightfully so. But I would argue it should…
Daily Word: Perspective. Psalm 121:2
From time to time, I need reminding. Where I put my glasses. Adding butter to the shopping list. But a truly important reminder is about perspective…
Daily Word: Spiritual Constipation? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Sorry for the graphic illustration but when we receive the blessings from GOD and do not channel His encouragement to others, this just binds us in selfishness…
Daily Word: The Unexpected Blessing. Matthew 5:4
Imagine, if you will, Jesus sees the crowds following Him. Like lost sheep that instinctively understand that this Man is their true Shepherd, they come…
Daily Word: The Best Prize! 1 Corinthians 9:25
Oh, how I love Paul’s imagery in this pericope. This verse gives us a taste of his message, but the context really gives us the story…
Daily Word: Justification and Sanctification. Hebrews 4:12
The writer of Hebrews — possibly Paul or Luke — was addressing Jewish believers. The people steeped for thousands of years in the Torah — the Law…
