It had been over a year, and the person we had lent a chunk of money to, still had not paid us back. A person from our congregation. They…
Daily Word: A Dolphin in a Kiddie Pool? Matthew 7:8
CONTEXT! Oh, my goodness. This verse has been taken out of context so many times. Used in ways that inevitably cause discouragement, even…
Daily Word: Wanderers. Proverbs 27:8
What a vivid picture this proverb provokes. A bird that flies too far from the safety of its home leaves itself vulnerable to predators…
Daily Word: Prophetic Conduit, Proverbs 21:3
Is this verse saying that God wanted Israel—or us—to do the right thing rather than follow His commands? No. This passage’s truth was also…
Daily Word: Compassion Like Peanut Butter. Luke 6:36
Boy, what a battle I had this morning. Was the Holy Spirit really wanting me to talk about Luke, believed to be a Gentile doctor who had…
Daily Word: Seeking Favor in the Wrong Places? Proverbs 19:6
I like receiving unexpected gifts, don’t you? A little something given to me that has nothing to do with my birthday or anniversary or…
Daily Word: After Jonah. Nahum 1:7
We look at a “minor” prophet’s words today, Nahum. Nahum is the Hebrew word for comfort or consolation, but this prophet’s writings are…
Daily Word: The Invisible Treasures. Matthew 6:19
Jesus continues His “Sermon on the Mount” in chapter 6 (and seven). In chapter 6, as is notable in today’s verse, is the term…
Daily Word: Love is. . . 1 Corinthians 13:4
This chapter is probably spoken at more Christian weddings than any other — and rightfully so. But I would argue it should be the anthem…
