Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“No Ghosts Please”

Absorbing God’s Word “It had been revealed to Simeon by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.” Luke 2:26 Applying God’s Word The Holy Spirit was very much alive prior to Jesus … Continue reading

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“What Do You Want?”

Absorbing God’s Word “When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” 1 John 35-42 Applying God’s Word John the Baptist pointed out Jesus to two of his … Continue reading

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“Holy Innocents”

Absorbing God’s Word “When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going … Continue reading

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“Only A Few”

Absorbing God’s Word “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11 Applying God’s Word God isn’t asking us to … Continue reading

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“The Three T’s”

Absorbing God’s Word “He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.” Acts 11:24 Applying God’s Word Most of us can count the number of close friends … Continue reading

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“My Birthday Wish”

Absorbing God’s Word “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16 Applying God’s Word Today is my seventy-eighth birthday. What does a 78 … Continue reading

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“It’s Impossible”

Absorbing God’s Word “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Applying God’s Word “It’s Impossible”! That was my reaction to the above scripture the first hundred times … Continue reading

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“Upon Reflection”

Absorbing God’s Word “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2 Applying God’s Word John is writing to Gaius, … Continue reading

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 “Betty May Studio”

Absorbing God’s Word “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Applying God’s Word My life as a dancer began at … Continue reading

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“Winners & Losers”

Absorbing God’s Word “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” James 1:25 Applying God’s Word Becoming a … Continue reading

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