Context. On the heels of mourning the death of Moses for thirty days (Deuteronomy 34:8), Joshua and the Children of Israel are preparing…
Daily Word: Love with Hands and Feet. 1 John 3:18
These days there are loud and violent voices and actions against those who seek peace and the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—Jewish…
Daily Word: Are You Provoked? Proverbs 17:16
These days there are plenty of posts and stories from the Middle East and in our cities that provoke emotions. However, this devotion is…
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.” John…
Daily Word: Loved Specks. Psalm 19:2[1]
These days we battle to protect our identity. From those who seek to capitalize on our work, to those who seek to undermine who we are…
Daily Word: Waiting for the Fruit? Hebrews 12:11
Hmm. Now, isn’t that the truth? Discipline seems painful, not joyful — at least at the moment. The key is waiting for the fruit of that…
Daily Word: You Remind Me. I’ll Remind You. Psalm 34:9
Today’s passage conveys more of the beauty and wonder that is faith and trust. More than “I believe” or “I trust” — it is “taste and see…
Daily Word: Have This Attitude? Philippians 2:5
What attitude? You see, this is why context is so important. Context gives us balance and helps us walk out the truth in practical ways…
Daily Word: Breakthrough Listening. James [Jacob] 1:19
Apparently, not much has changed since those two souls were kicked out of the Garden. We’re still slow to listen, but quick to speak and…
