Category Archives: Bible Books
My Family, God’s Way
After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. 2 But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, 3 and Jesus’ brothers said to him, … Continue reading
Listen to God’s Love Song
[reprinted from November 11, 2011] “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) In Matthew’s gospel after Jesus was baptized and went through 40 days of temptation in the desert, … Continue reading
Having a ‘Bad’ Day?
[reprinted from December 6, 2012] By the rivers in Babylon we sat and cried when we remembered Jerusalem. On the poplar trees nearby we hung our harps. Those who captured us asked us to sing; our enemies wanted happy songs. … Continue reading
A New Season
[reprinted from June 14, 2012] He said to his disciples,“The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” … Continue reading
On Call
Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. 38 Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke … Continue reading
Perfect Teachings
Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings. 97 I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day. 98 Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies. 99 Thinking about your teachings … Continue reading
Christmas: The Shepherds
When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 They hurried to the village and found Mary … Continue reading
Christmas: The Father
As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by … Continue reading
Christmas: The Child
But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with such scum?” 31 Jesus answered them,“Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. 32 I have come to call … Continue reading
Christmas: The Mother
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from … Continue reading