Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God’s Word “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 Applying God’s Word Most folks … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 Applying God’s Word … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “My son, the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Applying God’s Word I often tell folks … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?” Romans 8:35 Applying God’s Word Nagasaki is one of two communities in Japan that were … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” Luke 15:31 Applying God’s Word The above scripture comes from the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32). It’s one … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far.” Philippians 1:23 Applying God’s Word I just read a quote from Matthew Kelly. He said, “The last four things most … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 10:17    Applying God’s Word In writing the “Challenge” each week, God asks me to be honest, transparent and share stories that glorify Him. I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 Applying God’s Word God gave me today’s scripture after learning from my daughter, Jackie, that our friend Father Kevin … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Applying God’s Word Finding truly reliable friends is not an easy task. Louise and I … Continue reading →