I love the Word of God and its simplicity with directives for us even during the most stressful and overwhelming of times. Consider these words. “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of [...]

I often read different versions of the Bible, particularly if there is a challenging passage. With the Message Bible sometimes I am just plain curious how they are going to explain things with very contemporary language. In 1 Corinthians 10 Paul recaps the failures of the children of Israel to follow God faithfully. Theirtendency [...]

Love these words from the Apostle Paul, "we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel." I Corinthians 10:12c We have the privilege of being a part of God moving in the hearts of others and sometimes it is terribly inconvenient. It is a great thing to ponder how many people were inconvenienced [...]

Recently, I have been studying the Old Testament names of God. There were a few that were unfamiliar to me. The one today that I was intrigued by Jehovah Mekadesh, found in Leviticus. “You shall consecrate yourselves there, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. You shall keep My statutes and do [...]