Now, before anyone misunderstands, this is a context issue. Paul’s letter to Timothy — and us — is a reminder to pray and intercede on…
Daily Word: Don’t Get Angry with Me. Acts 20:35
Today’s verse is another passage that has been misused.“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”I, too, always imagined this meant we…
Daily Word: Forever? Psalm 100:5
Hodu La’ADONAI Ki Tov, Ki L’Olam Chasdo. One of the first songs I learned in Hebrew was this little worshipful prayer. Give thanks…
Daily Word: 6 Things to Remember in an Argument. Proverbs 16:14
Let’s face it, sometimes people get angry with us. Our boss, our parents, strangers, friends, spouse . . . It’s never fun. I do have…
Daily Word: Not Worth Comparing. Romans 8:18
Back when we lived in the Philadelphia area, there was this lovely woman in our congregation, “Judy”. Not only was she lovely on the…
Daily Word: Just Walk Away? Proverbs 14:7
Ever participate in a foolish conversation? How long did it take before we came to that realization?A “fool” is the opposite of someone…
Daily Word: The Greatest Adventure! Hebrews 13:8
What does today’s verse mean, really? Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever? Let’s think this through, as readers of the Bible…
Daily Word: Forgiving Debts. Luke 6:35
It had been over a year, and the person we had lent a chunk of money to, still had not paid us back. A person from our congregation. They…
Daily Word: A Dolphin in a Kiddie Pool? Matthew 7:8
CONTEXT! Oh, my goodness. This verse has been taken out of context so many times. Used in ways that inevitably cause discouragement, even…