This is amazing. The Holy Spirit will be our personal Helper? Our Heavenly Father will give us — because we are His children — a part of Himself? How is this possible?
Daily Word: Just Checking In, 1 Thessalonians 3:3
It appears from the context of 1 Thessalonians that he addresses newly converted non-Jews, by his remarks about turning from idols to the one true GOD (vss. 9). The new believers in Thessalonica were going through some trials …
Daily Word: Hear the Siren? James [Jacob] 1:22
This is a meaty passage. My take away is that I have a choice to be a doer of God’s word or only a hearer.
Daily Word: Ouch! Matthew 3:8
You have to admire John the Immerser [a.k.a Baptist]. He never pulled any punches. Yet, this tiny clause of his comment to the Pharisees and Sadducees is filled with hope.
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 for all followers of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and His Son, our Redeemer, Jesus.
Daily Word: Finish the Sentence, Romans 12:12
I’m sorry, for sounding like a broken record, but context is important, especially with this verse.
Daily Word: Fragile Plans, Proverbs 16:9
Have you ever heard of the saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry?” It is from from the poem, To the Mouse, by the 18th century Scottish author, Robert Burns.
Daily Word: You are my GOD! You are my Dad! Isaiah 25:1
With phrases like, “plans of old” and “steadfast faithfulness” is it any wonder we are in awe of our Dad?
Daily Word: Not Ashamed, Romans 1:16
The Roman believers began “independently” of the emissaries from Jerusalem. Prior to the new congregation of Roman believers, there was a significant Jewish community living in Rome.