Goodness and Mercy. Nothing like the “old” reliable Bible passages that we memorized as children. Psalm 23. John 3:16. You know what? I just noticed something about today’s verse. But first, did you ever see the cartoon of a shepherd leading two sheep whose names were Goodness and Mercy? That noodled in my noggin this morning.
Daily Word: Isaiah 64:7[8]
The Potter and the Clay. Today’s verse is tucked into a plea from Isaiah on behalf of his people. Because of the Jewish people’s rebellion against GOD, they would receive punishment — for a season. Still, not the news folks wanted to hear.
Daily Word: 2 Peter 3:9
GOD’s Promises. Our beloved brother, Peter writes this final message shortly before he and his wife were martyred. There is a poignancy as we read the chapter, because we know that soon one of the men who walked, talked, ate, and camped with Jesus when He was on this earth, will die.
Daily Word: Proverbs 4:23
Most of you know of my love of the book of Proverbs. Today’s verse was the key to a sweet insight: passing on our legacy.
Daily Word: The Revelation 5:13
Glory to the Lamb! The book of Revelation is not a favorite of mine. But this verse, yes, this verse is very clear.
Daily Word: Ecclesiastes 7:9
Provocation and anger. Yowzers! The writer of Ecclesiastes had incredible insights into humanity in chapter 7, especially today’s verse.
Daily Word: Proverbs 17:17
Siblings. Sibling rivalry. Dysfunctional families. A situation as old as Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-12). Hopefully, our family isn’t quite as bad as the first brothers. But there is something to be said about shared history — good and bad — between siblings.
Daily Word: Isaiah 54:10
Shaken Peace? Is our covenant of peace shaken, today? Are the mountains and hills around us shaking so badly, we wonder if or how we’ll get through this? Our Father’s covenants are not broken. We may mess up and not live up to our end, but His covenants are eternal.
1 John 4:15
Trust and Love. That’s the context of today’s verse. What do I mean by this?