Jesus said some scary things. Scary because they hold us accountable for our own actions. They might, on the surface, seem counterintuitive…
Daily Word: My Eye on You. Psalm 32:8
Another verse where context is so important. David bemoans his unsettled heart and mind. He has sinned and, as yet, he has not confessed…
Daily Word: Who’s a Worm?? Isaiah 41:13
Okay. I must chuckle. Context is so important. Did you read verse 14? “‘Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I will help you…
Daily Word: Shedding Light in Dark Places. 1 John 1:7
Taken out of context, the images this verse brings to our imagination could be little lambs frolicking in the sunshine. The Great Shepherd…
Daily Word: 4 Ways to Love the Unlovable. 1 John 4:11
God loves us, right? Since God loves us, it should be easy to love one another. Sigh. Unfortunately, sometimes it feels downright…
Daily Word: Where Do We Land After an Offense? Luke 6:37-28
Ever been cut off by another vehicle? Was our first thought, “God bless you!”? Depending upon the circumstances, probably not…
Daily Word: Forgiving Debts. Luke 6:35
It had been over a year, and the person we had lent a chunk of money to, still had not paid us back. A person from our congregation. They…
Daily Word: No Regrets? 2 Corinthians 7:10
Paul’s first letter to the believers in Corinth produced a strong reaction. In this case, it was conviction of their sins — even deep…
Daily Word: Hiding from the Past? Psalm 42:12[11]
This is such a beautiful psalm by the sons of Korah — one of eleven psalms written by them. Does that name sound familiar?
