And in Truth
And in Truth June 7, 2018 In his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 Years ago, I attended a wedding where two people from different countries got married. Such a blending of cultures can be beautiful, but this ceremony included Christian traditions mixed with rituals from a faith that worshiped many gods. Zephaniah the prophet pointedly condemned the mixing of other religions with faith in the one true God (sometimes…
Verse of the Day – Romans 8:18 KJV
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Side by Side
Side by Side June 6, 2018 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 In ancient times, a city with broken walls revealed a defeated people, exposed to danger and shame. That is why the Jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. How? By working side by side, an expression that can well describe Nehemiah 3. At first glance, chapter 3 might appear to be a boring account of who did what in…
Verse of the Day – Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
A Blind Man’s Plea June 5, 2018 A Blind Man’s Plea Read: Luke 18:35–43 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 23–24; John 15 Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Luke 18:38 Some years ago a traveling companion noticed I was straining to see objects at a distance. What he did next was simple but life changing. He took off his glasses and said, “Try these.” When I put his glasses on, surprisingly my blurred vision…
Verse of the Day – Psalm 33:18 KJV
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;”
Open My Eyes
Open My Eyes June 4, 2018 Read: John 14:23–31 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 21–22; John 14 The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things. John 14:26 The first time I went to the gorgeous Chora Church in Istanbul, I was able to figure out some Bible stories from the Byzantine frescos and mosaics on the ceiling. But there was much I missed. The second time, however, I had a…
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Clocks and Calendars
Clocks and Calendars June 3, 2018 Clocks and Calendars Read: Psalm 62 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 19–20; John 13:21–38 00:00 Download MP3 Subscribe to iTunes Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 My father died at 58 years of age. Ever since then, I pause on the date he died to remember Dad and reflect on his influence in…
Verse of the Day – 1 Samuel 2:2 KJV
There is none holy as the Lord : for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
The “Chewing” Years
The “Chewing” Years June 2, 2018 Read: 1 Peter 2:1–11 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 17–18; John 13:1–20 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 My wife recently gave me a Labrador retriever puppy we named Max. One day when Max was spending time with me in my study, I was concentrating at my desk and heard the sound of paper ripping behind me. I turned to…
Verse of the Day – Isaiah 41:13 KJV
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.