“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.” (II Corinthians 9:6, NLT) Two men. Two different philosophies of life. I was a teenager at the time, but I doubt I was perceptive…
“Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified.” (Matthew 27:26, NKJV) One of the things I enjoy in studying the Bible is doing character studies. Some, like Abraham and David, have chapters dedicated to their stories. Others are lesser known and…
“A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus. He came and stood beside me and said, ‘Brother Saul, regain your sight.’ And that very moment I could see him!” (Acts 22:12-13, NLT) …
“A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation. God sets the solitary in families.” (Psalm 68:5-6, NKJV). More than once I’ve heard an acquaintance declare he would be happy to live as a hermit. He enjoys spending time alone out in the country—a great…
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act . . . Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.” (Psalm 37:5, 7, ESV) Patience seems in short supply these days with many people. They resent waiting in line, expect service in mere seconds, and…
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15) Many will be celebrating Father’s Day today, a time when we recognize the special men in our families. We applaud those who are faithful to God, faithful to their families, and intentional in living lives of integrity. The…
“Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” (II Timothy 1:9) In school I was frequently assigned a seat near the back of…
Staring at him in awe, he said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel told him, “Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.” (Acts 10:4, CSB) Several years ago, I became a surrogate grandmother to the daughter of friends. We spent a lot…
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?” (II Corinthians 13:5, ESV) I’m a reader. And a writer. I enjoy both—a lot. I am seldom without a book I’m in…