Happy Hanukkah! Don’t you just love the imagery and beauty of this first chapter of John. The last of the Gospels to be written (around…
Happy Hanukkah—A History and Celebration! Colossians 1:13
“The kingdom of the Son whom He loves.” Don’t you just love that? The Father gave His Son a kingdom. And only the Father’s redeemed children…
Daily Word: An Unexpected Purpose? 1 Peter 1:3
Context. Today we hear from Peter. He writes to the Jewish believers outside Israel in and around Asia and Turkey.“To be born again.”…
Daily Word: Following His Voice. Psalm 23:1-2[1]
Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. It exists in all parts of the globe, and it is an important part of pastoralist animal…
Daily Word: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9
We’ve tried and tried and tried, but we can’t seem to get a breakthrough. Not for us, but in trying to make a difference to others on behalf…
Daily Word: Perfect Peace? Really? Isaiah 26:3
The book of Isaiah holds many prophecies. Some of them are scary. But chapter twenty-six is a song. A song of triumph. Isaiah is prophesying…
Daily Word: Things are Bad. So… 1 Peter 4:10
Context. It’s interesting to note that Peter believes that the “end of all things is near” (vs. 7). He indicates that things are really…
Daily Word: How Do We Switch Focus? Colossians 3:2
What does Paul mean by focusing our mind on things above and not on things of this earth? As with so many verses in GOD’s word, this verse…
Daily Word: Who Holds the “Watch”? Hebrews 13:16
Shabbat Shalom! Have you ever watched toddlers playing? There are natural sharers — those who willingly sacrifice their toys to be able…
