Wait Training
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. — 1 Timothy 4:8 Most of us are familiar with waiting. We probably complain…
When “Surrender” is Not a Dirty Word
“…At one time you surrendered yourselves entirely as slaves to impurity and wickedness for wicked purposes. In the same way you must now surrender yourselves entirely as slaves of righteousness for holy purposes...” — Romans 6:19 Surrender is a dirty…
Romans 15: 4-6 for Deployment
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. — Romans 15:4 Would you agree that during the challenges of wartime deployment…
Paying the Price
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9 I have friends who send me “forwards”. Some…
A Time To Weep
I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. — Psalm 6:6 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. — Romans 9:2 There is a…
The Ultimate New Year’s Question
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the…
Another Paradox—Growing Younger!
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 We have turned the calendar’s page to 2009. Does that make you feel older? Certainly…
Christmas Connections
“And Mary said: ‘My soul praises the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior . . .” —Luke 1:46,47 One of the fun things to do in Bible study (yes, fun!) is to make the Scripture connections between…
What Did You Expect?
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider…
Christmas Presence
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” —2 Corinthians 9:15 Is this the Bible verse that you normally think of when you think of Christmas? Probably not . . . . Traditionally we go to the second chapter of…