October 29
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” Today we live in a world of change. What was state of the art two years ago is now approaching obsolescence. The world of fashion can decide how long or short, wide or narrow, colorful or muted our clothes should be; and the same […]
October 28
“He restores my soul.” In the spring of 2004 I was in seminary and taking an Old Testament class where we had to take original texts in Hebrew and translate them to English. It was hard work, but I found the task immensely illuminating. As I translated Psalm 23, I came to verse 3 and […]
October 25
“Faith is our guide, not sight.” “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the whole world, to bring aid and comfort to those whose hearts are loyal.” The “M Bench.” It’s one of those places on a college campus that has a lot of “folklore” attached to it that no one really believes. It’s also […]
October 24
“God saw what he created and it was very good.” Very good… Not a hoax? Not a meaningless circle of pain and suffering from which there is “no exit”? NO, thank God! God saw what He created and it was very good. You and me. Each day of our life is very good, according to […]
October 23
“For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” This scripture is not just today’s thought to me, but a thought and reminder every day: it hangs on the wall in my study, telling me that God […]
October 22
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” Prior to my marriage, I had often heard that becoming a parent was one of life’s major transitions. I often contemplated this idea as I spent those nine months adjusting to the changes […]
October 21
Please take a few minutes to read this parable about the workers in the vineyard. For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. . . “Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? […]
October 20
“And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and He wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way.” Wow! What a promise! What […]
October 19
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead, […]
October 18
“I ask – ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of Glory – to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing Him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is He is calling you to do.” Sometimes it seems easier for me to rely on […]