This verse is so powerful. Essentially Jesus is invoking the “Golden Rule” — “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31) –and expands on it in the pericope…
Daily Word: Rooted to Bear Fruit? John 15:5
Lately, I don’t have much of a green thumb. I’ve done well in rooting philodendron branches in a glass of water. And, I’ve gotten pretty good at transplanting them…
Daily Word: Food that Nourishes? Isaiah 55:1-2, TLV
We know these verses have nothing to do with food or drink. When God talks about the basics of life — food, drink, home, work, rest — there’s always a deeper message…
Daily Word: It’s Not Too Late. Isaiah 55:6-7, TLV
Shabbat Shalom, dear friends! We probably all have friends or loved ones who aren’t following the LORD. Perhaps you are seeking — wondering how a loving God could be found…
Daily Word: Take Hold of the Eternal! 1 Timothy 6:12, TLV
Shabbat shalom, mishpocha [family]! Take hold of the eternal life. Wow. I love that. Something profound in Paul’s instructions to his spiritual son, Timothy…
Daily Word: Decisions. Decisions. James [Jacob] 1:5, TLV
They are always before us, aren’t they? Every single day. Sometimes moment by moment. Decisions that can be life altering and we don’t even realize it…
Daily Word: Out of the Heart? Luke 6:45
Think we can hide any evil or unhealthy roots growing inside our hearts? Anger? Hatred? Envy? Fear? Doubt? Unfortunately—or maybe fortunately…
Daily Word: Still a Miracle. Psalm 91:1-2
I missed the anniversary of one of the watermark miracles in my life. For those who don’t remember or are aware, here’s my Facebook post from January 10, 2016…
Daily Word: Strategic Selfishness? Proverbs 11:26
I think we’ve all struggled with selfishness—being the giver or the recipient of another’s selfishness. Someone asks us for a favor and…
