In the previous chapter, the ending verses, Paul gives life instructions to various people. Wives, husbands, children, fathers, and “slaves”*…
Daily Word: Look for the Sweet Moments. Jeremiah 31:25
Shabbat Shalom! Context. This passage is part of a prophetic night-vision God gives Jeremiah. A beautiful vision of hope for the believing and faithful remnant of Israel…
Daily Word: Day of the LORD. Joel 2:12
Shabbat Shalom! Have you ever read the entire book of Joel? It’s only four chapters, but it is packed with insights. It reads a lot like the book of Revelation sometimes…
Daily Word: Test Answers? Matthew 4:4
Here’s a difficult question. Have you ever cheated on a test? Getting the answers to a test by cheating foils the purpose of a test — to see if we understand…
Daily Word: Open Heart. Open Hands. Proverbs 31:20
Ah, yes. The Proverbs 31 woman. For those who haven’t followed my devotions on Proverbs, here’s an interesting — and hopefully helpful — bit of information…
Daily Word: Love with Hands and Feet. 1 John 3:18
Does this verse seem familiar? It is a recurring theme throughout scriptures—even and especially the Torah (the first five books of the Bible)…
Daily Word: Settling for Less? Luke 11:13
We have a Heavenly Father who wants to give us the best. Have you ever noticed, we don’t always know what is best for us? Once, my mother took each of her young granddaughters…
Daily Word: Impossible Peace. Philippians 4:7
Have you ever felt it? You shouldn’t feel calm or clearheaded, but you are. There is grief or chaos or hopelessness or fear around you, but…
Daily Word: Since the Garden. 1 John 4:4
Shabbat Shalom. Let’s face it, things are getting real out there. Real bad. And it can feel scary that many of the values we hold so dear are…
