Context is so relevant in today’s verse—surprise, surprise. For a long time, this passage was one of my stumbling verses. You know, where…
Daily Word: Watch What Happens! 2 Chronicles 7:14
In today’s passage, King Solomon dedicates the beautiful new Temple to GOD. What an auspices moment in history! When ADONAI appears…
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…
Daily Word: Don’t Get Angry with Me. Acts 20:35
Today’s verse is another passage that has been misused.“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”I, too, always imagined this meant we…
Daily Word: Forever? Psalm 100:5
Hodu La’ADONAI Ki Tov, Ki L’Olam Chasdo. One of the first songs I learned in Hebrew was this little worshipful prayer. Give thanks…
Daily Word: 6 Things to Remember in an Argument. Proverbs 16:14
Let’s face it, sometimes people get angry with us. Our boss, our parents, strangers, friends, spouse . . . It’s never fun. I do have…
Daily Word: Not Worth Comparing. Romans 8:18
Back when we lived in the Philadelphia area, there was this lovely woman in our congregation, “Judy”. Not only was she lovely on the…
Daily Word: Just Walk Away? Proverbs 14:7
Ever participate in a foolish conversation? How long did it take before we came to that realization?A “fool” is the opposite of someone…
Daily Word: The Greatest Adventure! Hebrews 13:8
What does today’s verse mean, really? Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever? Let’s think this through, as readers of the Bible…
