Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God’s Word “I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you.” 1 Chronicles 17:8 Applying God’s Word I’ve moved a number of times throughout my life. Before going … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 Applying God’s Word Louis Grams, one of the founding fathers of Christians in Commerce and a mentor to … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 Applying God’s Word Send me, Lord. I’m ready to go.” Why … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36-38 Applying God’s Word Good Friday was dark for me as I reflected on Judas betrayal of Jesus. Betrayal not only … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 Applying God’s Word Palm Sunday and the week leading up to Easter … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 Applying God’s Word They say it takes between 18 … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word ”For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20-30 Applying God’s Word My Lenten seasons are usually, filled with multiple challenges. This Lent is no different! Jesus came under extreme … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 Applying God’s Word A few weeks ago, I met a new neighbor. Initially, it was a smile and a … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” John 6-9 Applying God’s Word There was a time when I didn’t believe stories like … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 Applying God’s Word Recently, Louise and I … Continue reading →