Category Archives: Bible Books
Who Do I Call On?
Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.” As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy. … Continue reading
Knowledge and Wisdom
Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his … Continue reading
Memories
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their … Continue reading
Laughter IS Good Medicine
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Â Â Â Proverbs 17:22 (HCSB) When was the last time that you laughed? I don’t mean chuckle or smile. I mean bend over, slap your knee, … Continue reading
Election 2008 – and 2012
[reprinted from September 15, 2008] Jody note, August 8, 2012: Here we are coming up on another election. It is troubling to hear the “mob rhetoric†from people left and right who are “getting on bandwagons†because someone has identified … Continue reading
I Want To Be Just Like You
Be imitators of God,therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) These particular verses were … Continue reading
Is Jesus Weeping for You?
The king [David] was overcome with emotion. He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. And as he went, he cried, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died … Continue reading
Yes LORD, I Will …
All these people are known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised. God planned to give us something better so that they would be made perfect, but only together with us. We are surrounded by … Continue reading
What Does God Want from Believers?
[Jesus said,]“I came down from heaven to do what God wants me to do, not what I want to do. Here is what the One who sent me wants me to do: I must not lose even one whom God … Continue reading
Take It or Leave It
These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel. They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words. They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled and will teach you to … Continue reading