This chapter in Romans seems out of place. It addresses Jewish people in Israel and the diaspora (those outside Israel) that still have not been redeemed by our Heavenly Father’s Son…
Daily Word: Turn on the Light! Galatians 5:16
Ever walk into a darkened room to get something, thinking “I don’t need to turn on the light. What I need is right on the dresser or bed or nightstand.”…
Daily Word: What Are the Scriptures? Romans 15:4
“… 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…
Daily Word: Makers of Peace, Matthew 5:9
Shabbat Shalom! Believe it or not, one doesn’t have to be a trained diplomat to be a peacemaker. Even professionals aren’t very successful these days…
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: The Reality of the Impossible. Luke 1:37
The context of this verse is an angel announces to a young maiden — which culturally at that time was a virgin — that she was chosen…
Daily Word: Even in our Fear? Psalm 56:4[3]
That oh so important context truly deepens today’s verse. David shares how he felt when captured by the Philistines — his old enemies…
Daily Word: Love that Changes Lives, John 15:13
This is a difficult one. Jesus is commanding us to love. Not just the warm, fuzzy kind of love, but the love that has feet and hands…
Daily Word: Seek His Face. 1 Chronicles 16:11
Shabbat Shalom! Today we step into an exciting scene. At last, the Ark of the Covenant is back under the sovereignty of the King of Israel — the former shepherd boy…
