Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God’s Word “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?” Romans 8:35 Applying God’s Word Nagasaki is one of two communities in Japan that were … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” Luke 15:31 Applying God’s Word The above scripture comes from the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32). It’s one … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far.” Philippians 1:23 Applying God’s Word I just read a quote from Matthew Kelly. He said, “The last four things most … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 10:17    Applying God’s Word In writing the “Challenge” each week, God asks me to be honest, transparent and share stories that glorify Him. I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 Applying God’s Word God gave me today’s scripture after learning from my daughter, Jackie, that our friend Father Kevin … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Applying God’s Word Finding truly reliable friends is not an easy task. Louise and I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation.” Psalm 71:18 Applying God’s Word I can truly say that I am not old and gray, … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.” Luke 6:12 Applying God’s Word The one thing Jesus asks us to emulate is prayer. Jesus relied heavily … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Applying God’s Word Very recently, my good friend and neighbor, … Continue reading →