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: Freedom to Choose What? Galatians 5:13
While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word, “freedom”…
Daily Word: Designed for a Purpose, Ephesians 2:10
We were created for a purpose. Isn’t that comforting? We were made for good deeds, yet our salvation doesn’t rest on them…
Daily Word: Comfort From a Rod? Psalm 23:4
Shabbat Shalom! It’s interesting how commentaries differ on the symbolism of the “rod and staff.” From comparisons to Moses’s rod — a walking stick GOD uses mightily…
Daily Word: To be Raised Incorruptible? 1 Corinthians 15:57
Wow! Paul’s first book to the Corinthians is saturated with references to the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy), the Prophets, and the Writings. Why…
Daily Word: Love God. Love Each Other. Galatians 5:14
Many folks think that Jesus did away with the Law — the Torah — but He didn’t, He fulfilled it (Matthew 5:17). In fact He quoted His Father’s…
Daily Word: Scriptures Fully Equip? 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Shabbat Shalom! In today’s passage, Paul writes to his “spiritual” son, Timothy for the last time. Soon Paul will be martyred, and he wants to…
Daily Word: S or R? Galatians 5:23
Here’s that old confusing redemption and sanctification thing. Redemption means without our earning it, we are redeemed — justification. Because it is only by the grace…
Daily Word: We Can’t Change… What We Don’t See. Psalm 139:23-24
Do we have the courage to pray this passage? Every single day? Perhaps several times a day? I used to. Not sure when I stopped, but no question…
