While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word, “freedom”…
Daily Word: Can We Waste Prayers? 1 Timothy 2:5
Now, before anyone misunderstands, this is a context issue. Paul’s letter to Timothy — and us — is a reminder to pray and intercede on behalf…
Daily Word: Less is More? Matthew 6:25
You know what I noticed? The more stuff I have, the more I worry about other stuff. What about you? Doesn’t seem quite right, does it…
Daily Word: Those Pesky Expectations. Acts 1:8
Of course, then there is the context issue as well. Remember how the disciples thought Jesus was there to set them free from the Roman…
Daily Word: The Latest Fashion: Humility? 1 Peter 5:6
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 outside Israel) and the growing number…
Daily Word: A Dolphin in a Kiddie Pool? Matthew 7:8
CONTEXT! Oh, my goodness. This verse has been taken out of context so many times. Used in ways that inevitably cause discouragement, even a crisis of faith…
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: A New Heart? Ezekiel 36:26
Remember that old song, “What the world needs now, is love sweet love”? Hmm. I kind of agree, but to have a true sacrificial love, it takes a certain type of heart…
