The NASV renders Psalm 37:23 and 24 in this manner, “the steps of a man are established by the Lord and He delights in his way. When he falls he will not be hurled head long, because the Lord is the One who holds his hand.” Such verses arouse in us all sorts of inquiry and ...
It is easy and unfortunately tempting to rush through the early chapters of the Genesis account, especially the creation narratives, and fail to see or hear anything fresh or new that might be helpful in our spiritual journey. Far too often we read this text and handle it as the greatest ...
In the always dangerous enterprise of interpersonal relationships, wisdom is a commodity one can ill afford to do without. When to confront, when to cover the multitude of sins, when to disconnect, and how to ensure that enabling never occurs are just a few of the ongoing challenges of ...
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:7-46
Large portions of the Gospel narratives are given to unveil the details of the Thursday before Christ’s ultimate sacrifice at Calvary. While the synoptics give their primary attention to the Last Supper and Gethsemane, John’s Gospel focuses ...
Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-44; Revelation 21:1-5
One of the more puzzling texts recorded in Scripture and certainly one of the most challenging sections of the passion narrative is the description by Luke of Christ’s triumphal entry into the Holy City, Jerusalem. The ...
Romans 5:3, 4
Paul, when writing to the Roman Christians, invited them to rejoice in their tribulations because it was only in those trials that true patience could be developed. Consequently we often remind one another not to pray for patience because of the hardship that such a prayer ...
An old Italian proverb says “He that will have none but a perfect brother must resign himself to remain brotherless.” Certainly the reality of this proverb produces in us a sense of humility, reality, and fresh perspective. Wise is the one who recognizes that just as ...
One of the most overlooked needs within the family today is that of inner healing. So many parents and children long to live lives of wholeness and peace but because of their deep wounds can never experience that reality. Like buried toxic waste, which ultimately works it way to the ...
In Philippians 1, Paul calls upon the believers in Philippi to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ…” (Philippians 1:27). I pondered that thought today and wondered what that looks like in several areas of my life. Worthy of the Gospel that ...
Paul penned these very simple words to the believers in Rome. “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men” (Romans 12:18). These words, as simple as they may seem, carry profound truth and lay out a very basic, yet difficult principle, reveal ...
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