Why is Jesus consoling the disciples? He is explaining about coming events that are disheartening. Once again, His followers have certain expectations…
Daily Word: Humility is Freedom? John 13:14
For too many years I thought that humility was synonymous with weakness. Actually, it is quite the opposite. It takes a lot of strength to be humble…
Daily Word: Enjoying the Test? Jacob [James] 1:12
The first time I rode a rollercoaster was a right-of-passage moment. Looking back, it set a precedent for facing my fears. One of my younger…
Daily Word: Lessons in Context—Fear. 2 Timothy 1:7
In Paul’s second letter to his “spiritual” son, Timothy, he exhorts Timothy to press on without him.This letter is written by Paul in prison…
Daily Word: Do Not Fear the Gollums — Pray! Proverbs 16:4
You might be questioning my rationale for using a movie photo from Lord of the Rings–The Return of the King (2003). There’s a story about…
Daily Word: Are You Lost in Your Heart? Proverbs 14:10
This verse might be a “Blink Proverb”** for some of us — I know it was for me. Honestly, who wants to meditate on the bitterness in our…
Daily Word: Roll Back the Scroll — QUICK! Proverbs 1:27
It’s time! Time to roll back the Sefer Mishlei — the Book of Proverbs. Books back in the time of Moses and Israel’s prophets and kings…
Daily Word: What Is Your Basket? Proverbs 13:9
Does this proverb remind you of another passage? It reminds me of: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden…
Daily Word: Easily Distracted? Proverbs 5:22-23
Ever struggle with being distracted by people or circumstances? In the past, we have discussed how distraction is being employed by various…
