Category Archives: Bible Books
Light
33â€Nobody lights a lamp in order to hide it, but rather to put it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light. 34Your eye is the body’s lamp. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body … Continue reading
Backbiters!
28Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, … Continue reading
Just and Right for All
David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people. 2 Samuel 8:15 (NIV) This one line in the middle of this book jumped at me today. David had power over all of Israel. This … Continue reading
God, President-elect Obama, and Me
Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you … Continue reading
God’s Plan is My Plan
Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. Luke 4:31-32 (NIV) Have you heard good preachers and teachers? … Continue reading
Jesus Knows Me…and Loves me
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.†John 4:39 (NIV) How much ‘stuff’ has God forgiven in you? Is there anything you think He cannot … Continue reading
Jesus: God and Man, a mystery
The mystery of my Christian faith that is most difficult for me to understand is: Jesus is God and Jesus is man. I find myself focusing on His divine nature; the miracles, wise words, death and resurrection. I miss the … Continue reading
Opportunity Days to Watch God Work
“Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?â€Â And they took offense at him.     Mark 3:3 (NIV) “He’s just _____.â€Â  “She’s only ___.â€Â Ever hear … Continue reading
Joseph: God’s Man
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading
Glory to God in the Highest
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night… Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and … Continue reading