Category Archives: Bible Books
God’s BFFs – His Former Sinners
After this he went out and saw a man named Levi at his work collecting taxes. Jesus said, “Come along with me.” And he did—walked away from everything and went with him. Levi gave a large dinner at his home … Continue reading
Untangle the Knots
The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Victories!
So the people shouted, and the trumpets sounded. When they heard the blast of the trumpet, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. The people advanced into the city, each man straight ahead, and they captured the … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Healing and Raising
Some time later, the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream and said: I heard your prayer, and I have chosen this temple as the place where sacrifices will be offered to me. Suppose I hold back the rain or … Continue reading
Take a Little Time
Today I am suggesting that you join me in reading this psalm. Don’t rush through it. Think about it. It could be the point of the musical word “Selah†– pause and think about it. Think of it as a … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Fresh Bread
As He [Jesus] stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples approached Him and said, “This place is a wilderness, and it is already late. Send the crowds … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Transformation
This week’s lectionary texts were not a group that had me marking my Bible so I would remember them. It occurs to me that they may just not be speaking to me in this season of my life. However, they … Continue reading
Give Thanks Any way
Be quiet while I speak, then say what you will. I will be responsible for what happens to me. God may kill me, but still I will trust him and offer my defense.      Job 13:13-15 (CEV) Jesus then asked his … Continue reading
Who Do I Call?
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the … Continue reading
Have You Touched Jesus Lately?
Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him that they might only touch … Continue reading