Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“Louder Than Words”

Absorbing God’s Word “The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.” Proverbs 15:27 Applying God’s Word Last year I wrote a Challenge warning folks of impending price increases. I suggested that we all … Continue reading

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“A House Divided”

Absorbing God’s Word “Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” Matthew 12:25 Applying God’s Word Jesus uses the word “EVERY” two times … Continue reading

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“Be Like A Child”

Absorbing God’s Word “Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”. Matthew 18:4 Applying God’s Word Louise and I witnessed something special the other night. We were at a restaurant that … Continue reading

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“Lasting Happiness”

Absorbing God’s Word “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 Applying God’s … Continue reading

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“Let’s Get Serious”

Absorbing God’s Word “Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians’? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!.” Exodus 14:12 Applying God’s Word … Continue reading

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“God Danced”

Absorbing God’s Word “In his love God will no longer rebuke you, but will “REJOICE” over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17   Applying God’s Word In the above scripture, the Hebrew word “Rejoice” is more accurately translated as “Dance”, ie, God … Continue reading

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“Reach Out Reach”

Absorbing God’s Word “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” John 13-14 Applying God’s Word God has blessed me with incredible friends. These friendships are rich and long lasting. … Continue reading

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“Something Borrowed”

Absorbing God’s Word “If anyone borrows an animal from their neighbor and it is injured or dies while the owner is not present, they must make restitution.” Exodus 22:14 Applying God’s Word I’ve never borrowed an animal from a neighbor, … Continue reading

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“Oh Danny Boy”

Absorbing God’s Word “Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.” Lamentations 3:32 Applying God’s Word My cousin Danny passed away two months ago. He and I were childhood playmates. Our families got together … Continue reading

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“Luck Of The Draw”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.” Acts 1:26 Applying God’s Word Is Acts 1:26 saying that things come about by the luck of the draw. … Continue reading

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