This chapter in Isaiah is both prophetic and an encouragement to a beleaguered and rebellious Jewish people. Yet, it speaks to those…
Daily Word: Action vs. Words? Or Both? 1 Corinthians 13:13
With all the dissent and fear and anxiety around us, is the LORD requiring more loving action and less talk of love? Yes. And no…
Daily Word: A Continual Feast? Proverbs 15:15
Ever hear the story about the father who gave one child a bunch of Christmas gifts and the other child just one gift?The first child opens…
Daily Word: Following a Fool? 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: Love Without Words. 1 Peter 3:15
Have you ever been around a new parent or someone in love? They radiate joy and love and excitement. Who doesn’t want to be near those who…
Daily Word: Our Song of Ascent. Psalm 130:5
Today’s verse is nestled within a Song of Ascents (vs. 1) psalm. If you’ve read my devotions over the years, you probably remember that…
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…
Daily Word: Scary Bible Verse. Matthew 6:14
Jesus said some scary things. Scary because they hold us accountable for our own actions. They might, on the surface, seem counterintuitive…
Daily Word: Go Back to the Beginning. Psalm 119:2
Aleph [the Hebrew letter A]. Remember the movie The Sound of Music? One of my favorite scenes was when Maria taught the Von Trapp children…
