God Bless You
Genesis 12:3When someone sneezes we say, “God bless you.” We may use the same phrase to appreciate someone who gives needed help. Sometimes we close our correspondence with it. But …
Word on Wednesday
In Spirit and Truth
John 4:23-24Perhaps you have pondered this question: What is the proper place to worship? Is worship confined to a specific location? Many speak of worship as something they pick up …
God Has a Plan
John 1:14Deism compares God to a highly skilled watchmaker who creates a mechanical marvel, then winds it up and sets it to ticking before walking away. There is no revelation, …
Surprising Conversions
Acts 9:5In a sense, every conversion is surprising. That God would reach down in infinite mercy, and save any of us is a story of amazing grace. But the conversions …
Suit up for Battle
Ephesians 6:16-18Understanding spiritual warfare means recognizing you are in a spiritual war. To prepare, you must suit up for battle. Sports teams, companies, and organizations have uniforms to identify them, …
Every Step of the Way
Mark 13:11Jesus commissioned His disciples to go forth and tell the good news offered to all humanity. He also commanded the disciples to be on guard. People will try to …
One Day at a Time
Matthew 6:11When the children of Israel journeyed in the wilderness, they awoke every morning to find that manna, bread from heaven, have been provided for them to eat. God gave …
This Great King
John 18:37Pilate had heard of Jesus. He had been told of the supposed miracles, the followers He had gathered, and some of His teachings. He was fully aware that Jewish …
Standing Fast
Galatians 5:1The expression “stand fast” conjures up an ironic picture of opposing actions. To readers of Paul’s epistles, the words were a reminder of the hardened and disciplined Roman soldiers …
Like Babes
Luke 10:21When the 70 returned to Jesus after their missionary journeys, they told Him about all they had witnessed the Holy Spirit do through their efforts. Though they had been …