Work Out Your Salvation? Wait. I thought salvation was a free gift from GOD, not by our works (Romans 6:13; Ephesians 2:8-9). What does this mean?
Daily Word: Romans 1:17
What is Faith? The Hebrew word emunah (אֱמוּנָה) can be translated as firmness, steadfastness, fidelity. But what is faith, really?
Daily Word: Romans 10:10
Proclaim. Chapter 10 of Romans is part of Paul’s fascinating insights into the Jewish and non-Jewish perspective.
Daily Word: Philippians 4:9
Practice. Philippians is one of the letters Paul wrote from prison. The believing community in Philippi seemed to be a favorite of Paul’s because of their faithfulness, compassion, and benevolence.
Daily Word: John 11:25
Resurrection and Life. John’s chapter eleven is so rich with insights and wonders, I had no idea what to focus on today’s Daily Word. So, I settled on the most powerful. Jesus making it so clear that of all the prophets of old — even Moses — He was different. Yes, there were other prophets who were anointed by GOD to resurrect the dead (1 Kings 17:17ff; 2 Kings 13:20-21), but those resurrected would eventually die.
Daily Word: Matthew 10:16
Wise and Innocent. Jesus is preparing the twelve apostles to go out — by themselves — and spread the good news that the Kingdom of Heaven has come (vs. 7).
Daily Word: Psalm 103:13
The Father’s Compassion. We continue our theme from yesterday of the Fatherhood of the Creator of the Universe and Jesus’ Abba (Dad).
Daily Word: Matthew 7:7
A Father’s Heart. Isn’t this a hopeful and uplifting verse? There’s more to this verse than we may think.
Daily Word: Proverbs 19:21
Our Plans. How often do we seek the LORD’s counsel before we proceed with our plans? I wish I could say, “All the time!” Really, I wish I could say, “Some of the time.” But honestly, it is more like “Oh boy, I wish I did it more often.”
