Novelists looking for inspiration and seekers of knowledge commonly ask the same question: What if? There have been a few “what ifs” about…
Daily Word: A Different Perspective? Psalm 95:6
Some scholars believe Psalm 95 is part of a series of psalms (93, 95-99) called “enthronement psalms.” Written around the Babylonian exile…
Daily Word: The Greatest Gift. Ephesians 2:8-9
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah—or both—there are probably a few gifts in your future. Gifts we give. Gifts we receive. But one…
Daily Word: Or Olam—Eternal Light! Hanukkah! John 1:5
Happy Hanukkah! Don’t you just love the imagery and beauty of this first chapter of John. The last of the Gospels to be written (around…
Happy Hanukkah—A History and Celebration! Colossians 1:13
“The kingdom of the Son whom He loves.” Don’t you just love that? The Father gave His Son a kingdom. And only the Father’s redeemed children…
Daily Word: An Unexpected Purpose? 1 Peter 1:3
Context. Today we hear from Peter. He writes to the Jewish believers outside Israel in and around Asia and Turkey.“To be born again.”…
Daily Word: Following His Voice. Psalm 23:1-2[1]
Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. It exists in all parts of the globe, and it is an important part of pastoralist animal…
Daily Word: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9
We’ve tried and tried and tried, but we can’t seem to get a breakthrough. Not for us, but in trying to make a difference to others on behalf…
Daily Word: Perfect Peace? Really? Isaiah 26:3
The book of Isaiah holds many prophecies. Some of them are scary. But chapter twenty-six is a song. A song of triumph. Isaiah is prophesying…
