With phrases like, “plans of old” and “steadfast faithfulness” is it any wonder we are in awe of our Dad?
Daily Word: Not Ashamed, Romans 1:16
The Roman believers began “independently” of the emissaries from Jerusalem. Prior to the new congregation of Roman believers, there was a significant Jewish community living in Rome.
Daily Word: Alzheimer and Warriors, Matthew 5:10
Alzheimer and Warriors. What does Alzheimer’s have to do with today’s verse? First, what is persecution anyway?
Daily Word: Separation of Soul and Spirit or Unity? Hebrews 4:12, TLV
The writer of Hebrews — possibly Paul or Luke — at the time was addressing Jewish believers. The people steeped for thousands of years in the Torah — the Law — apparently were struggling like the Galatians with a false doctrine of works.
Daily Word: Context is Important, Jeremiah 29:11
Context is Important. Remember the context of this passage, and to whom GOD was talking? Israel was taken captive to the pagan Babylon because of their rebellion against Him. Yet, God has told them to live peacefully there, to even pray for peace for that pagan city, to be good neighbors, and prosper.
Daily Word: Giving vs. Shortages, Proverbs 11:25
Giving vs. Shortages. Remember the shortages of toilet paper, paper towels, masks, and hand sanitizer — FOOD? How many of us grabbed what we could out of fear, rather than necessity? Giving when it is uncomfortable for us and our families isn’t easy to do, is it?
Daily Word: He Always Sees, Proverbs 5:21
He Always Sees — the Good and the Bad. One of my most humiliating events occurred when I was in third grade. I got into trouble. Not just troubled, but a quadruple-portion trouble.
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: 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. Are they drawn by the miracles He’s performed? Probably. Wouldn’t we?
