“… the encouragement of the Scriptures …” When we read the word Scriptures, what do we think of? The Gospels? At the time of Paul’s letter to the Romans, most likely only the Gospel of Mark was written.
Daily Word: 1 John 1:7
Taken out of context, the images this verse brings to our imagination could be little lambs frolicking in the sunshine. The Great Shepherd leaning on His staff, chuckling at how cute the little creatures are. And, I’m sure there’s a bit of that within the context of this chapter, however, the true picture is different.
Daily Word: Ecclesiastes 4:9
Back when I worked in the corporate world, a high ROI was paramount. Division heads and executives wanted to know that Return on Investment. Too low? Get rid of the project. Great ROI? How could it be more successful or replicated?
Daily Word: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
For the last several years, I’ve joined the ranks of souls who choose a word for the year. Selecting my word took a few weeks, but finally one rose above the others: Chazak!
Daily Word: Romans 6:23
This is one of those verses we memorized in school. It scared me as a kid. With my reading and comprehension issues, what I heard in my head was, “Girl, you’re gonna die because you definitely sin.”
Daily Word: James (Jacob) 3:13
“Good conduct.” Does showing our deeds in the gentleness of wisdom looks different than “ordinary” deeds? On the surface, probably not. But wisdom deepens everything we do from a kind word to a kind deed. Why?
Daily Word: Philippians 2:13
Sometimes we just don’t want to do the right thing, do we?
Daily Word: Isaiah 26:3
This is a song. A song of triumph. Isaiah is prophesying of a coming day when the Jewish people will sing — and learn — from this song. At long last, the oppressed will be lifted up by El Elyon [GOD Most High].
Daily Word: Matthew 6:33
What was Jesus speaking of when He instructed the crowds — and us — to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness?
