While this verse is directed to the “elders” (vs. 1), we can all take a lesson in Peter’s letter to the diaspora (Jewish people living…
Daily Word: Need a Faith Builder? Psalm 105:1
What a beautiful psalm! Need a faith-builder? Read all of Psalm 105. The first six verses are pure worship with moments of praise…
Daily Word: Who is Stirring Up Your Anger? Proverbs 30:33
With the political theater revving up, there’s already a lot of anger stirring. Why is the “stirring” happening? That is a simple question…
Daily Word: Live to Pay Attention! Ephesians 5:1-2
Ah, yes. “… and walk in love, just as Messiah also loved us and gave Himself up for us as an offering and sacrifice to God for a fragrant…
Daily Word: Enjoying the Test? Jacob [James] 1:12
The first time I rode a rollercoaster was like a right-of-passage moment. Looking back, it reminds me of facing my fears. One of my…
Daily Word: 4 Ways to Love the Unlovable. 1 John 4:11
God loves us, right? Since God loves us, it should be easy to love one another. Sigh. Unfortunately, sometimes it feels downright…
Daily Word: Always Working! Philippians 2:13
Sometimes we just don’t want to do the right thing, do we? The thing that our Heavenly Father has told us to do?And this is no random…
Daily Word: Bearing Burdens. Psalm 68:20[19]
Most likely, this psalm — written by David — was a psalm of ascent. The Jewish people prepared for worship, by worshipping. This…
Daily Word: Anniversary Gratitude. Philippians 4:4
Today marks the 49th year of my marriage to the love of my life, Bob. I remember walking toward my beloved on the arm of my father, with…
