Not reading the whole sentence, or verse in context is like a child only hearing, “You can have ice cream …” without listening to the rest…
Daily Word: Those Little Things Matter? Luke 16:10
This verse is so powerful. Essentially Jesus in invoking the “Golden Rule” — “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)…
Daily Word: Is There a “Bob” in Your Life? Proverbs 10:1
It’s my hubby, Bob’s birthday! I believe he exemplifies the wise son in this verse — although he would never say that about himself but…
Daily Word: 3 Ways to Be the Wise One in the Room Proverbs 9:12
We’ve all felt it. That change in the atmosphere. We’re in a conversation, or meeting, or discussion and — snap, crackle, boom — someone…
Daily Word: Why is Unity Important? 1 Corinthians 12:25-27
“We’re in this together,” right? Actually, it should be, “Together, we’re in this.” I like that. In America, we prefer the individuality…
For Such a Time as This. Esther 4:16
Today we celebrate the memorial of Esther and Mordechai’s faith with the “Feast of Lots”. If you aren’t familiar with Esther—or Hadassah…
Daily Word: Hot! Hot! Hot! Proverbs 6:28
I hope you’ll bear with me as we walk through this proverb (pun intended). Firewalking is an ancient ritual done by everyone from shamans…
Daily Word: Today’s To-Do List? Luke 9:23-24
What’s on our to-do list? Deny ourself? Pick up our cross? Lose our life? Most likely not— perhaps something more like pick up milk and…
Daily Word: Paul’s Two Parties. Philippians 1:6
Context. Paul writes to the believers in Philippi . . . From prison. He begins with a blessing and proceeds to encourage them in their faith…
