Category Archives: Bible Books
Walking Humbly With My LORD
When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: “When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t … Continue reading
Fresh Bread
And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,†but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who … Continue reading
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
[Jody note: My husband, Henry, is sharing with us today from his current study in James.] 19Know this, my beloved brothers and sisters, Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 20For human anger does … Continue reading
The Perfect Prayer
“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father I heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading
Reflection Before Resolution
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.     Proverbs 27:19 (NLT) Are you going to make a new resolution tonight? I stopped making resolutions on New Year’s after I left high school. I do, … Continue reading
Beloved Children
“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.’â€Â    Matthew 25:41 In the middle of Jesus’ description of Judgment Day … Continue reading
Parent and Child
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.        Proverbs 17:6 (NLT) If you are a parent, older sibling that is raising a younger sibling, or mentor, pull up a chair and join … Continue reading
Words
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,†he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!â€Â    Mark 1:14-15 (NLT, my emphasis) … Continue reading
Great Expectations
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place … Continue reading
Silent Night
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, … Continue reading